St Mary's Catholic School
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About St Mary's Catholic School
St Mary's Catholic School is a state-funded Roman Catholic secondary school serving the East Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 1,121 pupils on roll.
the school is led by headteacher Deirdre McHugh, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic School include Swimming Pool, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Astro Turf, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Theatre, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rugby, Hockey, Football, Basketball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Newspaper, Gardening and 6 more.
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Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, East Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ |
| Headteacher | Deirdre McHugh |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,121 |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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Contact Information
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford
East Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ
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