SchoolScoresSt Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Part of ST CUTHBERT'S ROMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7TN
01482 851136 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 24 October 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
249 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Hull comparisons use the 9 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 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 | Hull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 79% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 80% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 78% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 78% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 77 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 48% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 177 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 64% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 76% | 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. Hull figures pool parents at the Hull 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
377 pupils in this year group.
62% — 26 points above the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62% | 37% | 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. | 54.9 | 40.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.2 | 3.5 | 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.
333 pupils in this year group.
92% — 7 points above the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 85% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 57% | 17% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 19% | 33% | 13% |
| Further education college | 9% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 99% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
185 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 25% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 60% | 57% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.1 | 35.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
31 subjects, 481 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 53 | 21% | 34% | 40% |
| Biology | 37 | 3% | 14% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 32 | 6% | 6% | 30% |
| Psychology | 29 | 0% | 7% | 19% |
| Law | 26 | 12% | 35% | 17% |
| History | 25 | 0% | 24% | 23% |
| Physics | 24 | 8% | 33% | 31% |
| Sociology | 23 | 4% | 26% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 22 | 0% | 9% | 16% |
| Geography | 20 | 5% | 20% | 23% |
| Economics | 19 | 0% | 5% | 26% |
| English Language | 16 | 0% | 6% | 13% |
| Art and Design | 15 | 7% | 33% | 34% |
| German | 15 | 7% | 13% | 42% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 14 | 14% | 21% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 13 | 8% | 31% | 32% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 13 | 38% | 77% | 59% |
| Polish | 13 | 23% | 77% | 66% |
| Religious Studies | 13 | 0% | 8% | 22% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 12 | 0% | 33% | 24% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 12 | 8% | 33% | 17% |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | 0% | 50% | 16% |
| Film Studies | 8 | 0% | 25% | 17% |
| English Literature | 6 | 17% | 33% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Music, French, Turkish, Chinese, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
335 students in this year group.
88% — 10 points above the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 78% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 12% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 27% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
304 students in this year group.
74% — 17 points above the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 74% | 57% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 20% | 12% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 77% | 74% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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 | 341 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 516 |
| Of those, offered a place | 331 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,087 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.5
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
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.6% | 37.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 15.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.8% | 16.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 97% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1 | 31.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 9.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.04% | 0.32% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 6th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 54% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 12.3%* | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Newland School for Girls 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sirius Academy North 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kelvin Hall School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hull Trinity House Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hymers College 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 53% A*/A at A level
- Winifred Holtby Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ron Dearing UTC 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2020), confirmed 2025 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lift Kingswood 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Boulevard Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Malet Lambert 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 October 2023.
How did St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy?
88% of the 249 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 516 families put St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy as their first choice for 341 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 331 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 144104.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.