St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary academy in Wallasey, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.99 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 29.3, 31% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 1,124 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 19.5%, 45% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy, student destinations include 24% going on to university and 9% entering apprenticeships.
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St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.99, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 29.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
31% of students at St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 19.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has 1,124 pupils on roll.
45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy, 24% go on to university and 9% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
168/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
74/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.8
Bus Stops
26
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Wallasey Village Rail Station
0.4km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Parent View
Would Recommend
64%
Child is Happy
38%
Child Feels Safe
33%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.