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St Mary's Catholic High School
Royal Avenue, Leyland PR25 1BS
St Mary's Catholic High School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Lancashire). It has about 810 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In June 2016 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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