SchoolScoresSt Gregory's Catholic High School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Cromwell Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1HG
01925 574888 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 November 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
179 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Warrington comparisons use the 5 of its 15 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 87% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 56 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 93% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 58% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 127 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 88% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 88% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Warrington figures pool parents at the Warrington schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
235 pupils in this year group.
53% — 5 points above the Warrington average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51 | 48.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
233 pupils in this year group.
97% — 4 points above the Warrington average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 12% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 43% | 42% | 13% |
| Further education college | 49% | 32% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 2% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warrington. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 240 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 314 |
| Of those, offered a place | 231 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 646 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 16 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.7% | 23.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.7% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.4% | 14.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 7.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.7% | 20.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2 | 11.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 4.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.17% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Warrington. Higher than 3% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 10.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Aldridge UTC Warrington 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 14% grade 5+ English and maths
- Penketh High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Priestley College 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
- Great Sankey High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beamont Collegiate Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir Thomas Boteler CofE High School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cardinal Newman Catholic High School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bridgewater High School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Padgate Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Gregory's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's Catholic High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Gregory's Catholic High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend St Gregory's Catholic High School?
93% of the 179 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Gregory's Catholic High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Gregory's Catholic High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 314 families put St Gregory's Catholic High School as their first choice for 240 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 231 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 111454.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.