St Gregory's Catholic High School
Warrington, WA5 1HG · Warrington · secondary school
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3rd of 13 secondary schools in Warrington we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.5/10 against 878 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.6 · 74 | 30% | 2.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.31 · 73 | 25% | 1.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.8 · 82 | 10% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gregory's Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.31 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,214 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With a Progress 8 score of +0.31, what specific support structures are in place to maintain this trajectory for students who need extra help?
What Ofsted said about St Gregory's Catholic High School
Overview
St Gregory's Catholic High School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud and feel well supported. The report highlights a strong curriculum, positive relationships, and effective safeguarding, though it notes inconsistencies in teaching quality for some subjects and pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are "respectful and empathetic," behaving well and valuing the school’s high aspirations for their academic achievement.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," carefully ordered to ensure pupils build on prior knowledge, with most retaining information well.
- Reading is a high priority, with rigorous assessment and bespoke support helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Governors "carry out their statutory duties effectively," holding the school to account while managing staff workload to boost morale.
- Pupils benefit from extra-curricular activities and leadership roles, such as "form advocates," which promote personal development and peer representation.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not deliver the curriculum consistently well, meaning certain learning activities fail to help pupils grasp subject content securely.
- Some teachers do not adapt teaching sufficiently to meet the additional needs of pupils with SEND, limiting their access to the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.8 |
| 2024/25 | 51.0 |
| 2025/26 | 53.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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