St Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
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At a Glance
10.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
150 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.7
Avg class size
45
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
1,106 pupils
1,029 capacity
77 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bishop's Stortford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bishop's Stortford
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.94403%
Overall absence
14.6875%
Persistent absence
960
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Mary's Catholic School
Windhill21
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Northgate Primary School
Hillmead Primary School
Avanti Brook Primary School
Manor Fields Primary School
Thorn Grove Primary School
Richard Whittington Primary School
Thorley Hill Primary School
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