Do you hear that? That’s the sound of St Mary’s Catholic High School. It is a place of learning and growth. St Mary’s Catholic High School has a rich history in Croydon. It was founded on September 2, 1851. The school is next to St Mary’s Church.
St Mary’s Catholic High School began as a small school. Now, it accommodates around 750 students. Most students are Catholic. Students of other faiths also attend St Mary’s Catholic High School. The head teacher is Mr. Patrick Shields. He leads the school with dedication.
St Mary’s Catholic High School excels academically. It is among the most improved schools for GCSE results. In recent years, the school achieved its best results. Fifty-five percent of students achieved 5 A*-C grades in English and Maths. This is a big jump from 41% in 2015. Twenty percent of students achieved A*-A grades. Forty percent achieved A*-B grades. The school’s Progress 8 score is 0.45. The Attainment 8 score is 47.7. Twenty percent of students achieved the EBACC. St Mary’s Catholic High School is the top Catholic state school in Croydon for student progress.
Ofsted’s last inspection rated St Mary’s Catholic High School as good. The school performs well in science. Students develop strong theoretical skills. In 2016, Croydon Council named St Mary’s Catholic High School “Secondary School of the Year”.
The school once had a sixth form. It was temporarily suspended after 2015. St Mary’s Catholic High School has great computer facilities. The school has a high ratio of computers to students. The school uses a web-accessed MLE. This shows its modern approach to learning. The design and technology block has been updated. It now includes a new computer suite for Art. There are also modernised classrooms for RE.
Luol Deng OBE attended St Mary’s Catholic High School. He is a professional basketball player. St Mary’s Catholic High School continues to uphold Christian values. The school sets high academic standards. Ninety-five percent of pupils move on to further education. St Mary’s Catholic High School also has strong sports and music programs. The school maintains firm discipline. Visitors often comment on the friendly atmosphere.
St Mary’s Catholic High School believes in creating opportunities. They want young people to do their best. The school aims to develop lively and inquiring minds. They want students to seek what is good and true. St Mary’s Catholic High School prepares students for the challenges of the modern world. These challenges include economic, technological, personal and spiritual aspects.
The school’s address is Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE. The phone number is 020 8686 3837. You can also reach them by fax at 020 8781 1264. The school’s email address is office@stmaryscroydon.co.uk. St Mary’s Catholic High School stands as a beacon of learning and faith in Croydon.