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St Mary's Catholic School

East Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Sep 2023
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
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About St Mary's Catholic School

St Mary's Catholic School sits within Hertfordshire, a local authority with 86 state secondary schools, 26 of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school is one of those 26, and its nearest Outstanding neighbour is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, just 1.2 kilometres away. Among its top-performing peers in the LA, Sandringham School, Yavneh College, and Dame Alice Owen's School all post strong ranking scores, placing St Mary's in competitive company. The school is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary with a sixth form, serving 1,121 pupils aged 11 to 18 in East Hertfordshire. Headteacher Deirdre McHugh leads a school that has clearly established itself as a strong local option, particularly for families seeking a faith-based education within the state system. Its location and rating mean it competes directly with some of the highest-performing schools in the county.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWindhill, Bishop's Stortford, East Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ
HeadteacherDeirdre McHugh
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils1,121

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosAstro TurfSixth Form CentreSports HallTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RugbyHockeyFootballBasketballTennisMartial ArtsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubNewspaperGardeningModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghDebateCodingBook ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic School

St Mary's Catholic School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.