St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

URN: 138360 • Waltham Cross EN7 5FB

Overview

Name
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
URN
138360
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ST MARY'S CE ACADEMY, CHESHUNT
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Vaughan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01992629124
Website
Visit
Address
Lieutenant Ellis Way, Waltham Cross EN7 5FB

Summary

St Mary's Church of England High School, located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 982 pupils and a capacity of 1,400. The school operates under a Christian ethos, emphasizing values of equality and personal growth, inspired by the Parable of the Sower. This foundation fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally.

The school has recently been graded as 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2023, reflecting the dedication of staff, students, and the wider community. St Mary's offers a robust curriculum that prepares students for adult life, with a particular focus on personal development and a successful sixth form experience, which has also maintained high standards over the years.

St Mary's actively engages with the local community, encouraging students to participate in initiatives such as supporting local food banks. The school provides opportunities for prospective families to visit through scheduled tours led by the Headteacher, Mr Richard Vaughan, highlighting its commitment to transparency and community involvement.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ST MARY'S CE ACADEMY, CHESHUNT
Capacity
1400
Pupils
982
Boys
475
Girls
507
FSM %
30.90
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 982 475 507 1400 30.90
2024-09-11 1037 507 530 1400 29.10
2023-09-11 1167 587 580 1400 23.00
2022-09-11 1167 587 580 1400 23.00
2021-09-11 1251 614 637 1400 20.00
2020-09-11 1244 618 626 1400 15.60

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