St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) is a secondary academy in Waltham Cross, East of England. 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 Church of England High School (VA) has a Progress 8 score of -0.07 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.3, 62% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of D+.
The school has 982 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 16.5%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving St Mary's Church of England High School (VA), student destinations include 65% going on to university and 7% entering apprenticeships.
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St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) has a Progress 8 score of -0.07, 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 44.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
62% of students at St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) achieve an average A-Level grade of D+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) is 16.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) has 982 pupils on roll.
25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving St Mary's Church of England High School (VA), 65% go on to university and 7% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)'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
92/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
36/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.4
Bus Stops
2
Within 500m
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
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
89%
Child is Happy
54%
Child Feels Safe
54%
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.