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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Governance (governance)
- About (other)
- Admission to Year 7 (other)
- Facility Hire (other)
- 01992 629124 (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Goffs Academy (64.8)
- Haileybury Turnford (55.8)
- Cheshunt School (46.5)
- Goffs - Churchgate Academy (45.2)
- Goffs School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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