All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
103%
Capacity
1,135
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
All Saints’ Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed secondary school in Mansfield that is currently oversubscribed by a considerable margin. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 564 applications for 188 places, with 261 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at roughly three applications for every place, and the school made 183 first-preference offers, suggesting that demand comfortably exceeds supply. The school currently has 1,135 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,107, meaning it is operating slightly above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.5%, which is above the national average for secondary schools and reflects the school’s role in serving a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. As a Roman Catholic voluntary academy, the school has a religious character that will shape its admissions criteria, though the data does not specify how faith-based oversubscription rules are applied.
Academically, the school performs well above the local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.37 is significantly higher than the Nottinghamshire average of -0.11, placing it seventh out of 46 secondary schools in the county. In Mansfield specifically, it ranks first among eight schools. Nationally, it sits in the top 25% of schools by Progress 8, ranked 714th out of 3,141. The Attainment 8 score is 50.9, and 68.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also has a strong EBacc entry rate of 77.4%, with 41.4% of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the value added score is -0.27, which is below average, and the average points per entry is 32.5, equivalent to a C+ grade. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports provision covers gymnastics, rowing, hockey, and netball, while extracurricular options include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Model United Nations, and Young Enterprise. The school has a comprehensive SEND offer, with provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs, among others. For families considering this school, the key takeaway is that it is a high-demand, high-performing secondary in a disadvantaged context, with strong KS4 outcomes that outstrip the local average. The sixth form is less academically selective but still offers a solid foundation for progression. It will particularly suit families who value a Catholic ethos and want a school that consistently delivers above-average progress from Year 7 to GCSE.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Broomhill Lane, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG19 6BW |
| Headteacher | Carlo Cuomo |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,135 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.5% |
| School Capacity | 1,135 / 1,107 (103% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.37)
714th of 3,141
Nationally
51st of 273
In East Midlands
1st of 8
In Mansfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
37.9
'22/23
32.6
'23/24
32.5
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2341%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 186 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)41%
- FE college41%
- Apprenticeship9%
- Not sustained5%
- Employment3%
- Sixth form college1%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2376%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 80 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
26%
Russell Group
29%
Top-third HE
3%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)76%
- Employment9%
- Not sustained8%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology31
- Mathematics24
- Biology20
- Business Studies:Single18
- Chemistry16
- Physical Education / Sports Studies12
- Law10
- English Language9
- History9
- Physics8
- Religious Studies8
- Sociology8
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed188
564
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
261 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British54.4%
- White (other)21.5%
- Asian11.6%
- Mixed4.5%
- Black1.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Broomhill Lane, Mansfield
Mansfield, NG19 6BW
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