The McAuley Catholic High School

A good academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The McAuley Catholic High School.

Doncaster, DN33QF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.06
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.9%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 December 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cantley Lane
Doncaster, DN33QF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140865
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cantley Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3QF
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE MCAULEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
1730 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hallam
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,433
Free School Meals
25.7% (368 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
96.1%
Ebacc Entry:
5.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
70.4%
Ebacc Languages:
13.5%
Ebacc Maths:
98.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.06
Progress 8 Range:
-0.25 to 0.13
University Progression:
63.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
119 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.9 (+11.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.6 (+6.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
179
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,433 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
(23 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
(10 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
(6 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
(29 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I have come that they may have life and have it to the full."

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance for Different Faiths

The McAuley Catholic High School offers a distinctive Catholic education in partnership with parents and the local Church. The school aims to provide Catholic education for all pupils and to permeate Catholic doctrine and practice in every aspect of the school's activity. It seeks the positive support of families to uphold Catholic aims and ethos, while welcoming applicants who are not Catholic according to admissions arrangements. The governing body conducts the school as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and articles of association, and the Catholic character of the school’s education should be fully supported by all families.

Head Teacher's Message

Our vision for Catholic education is about realising the glory of God in everything we do, leading to a fulfilled life for all members of our family. We strive for excellence in all aspects of school life, from academic achievement to character development and spiritual growth. Our focus is on creating a supportive and inclusive community, fostering intellectual curiosity, moral integrity, and a deep sense of faith. Through our commitment to Catholic values and traditions, we seek to empower our students to become compassionate, responsible, and respectful global citizens.

Admissions Criteria

Priority will always be given to Catholic children in accordance with oversubscription criteria when applications exceed places.

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