The McAuley Catholic High School, based in Doncaster, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The McAuley Catholic High School currently has around 1445 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 29.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54%). other white pupils make up about 13% , followed by african at 10.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cantley Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3QF |
| Website: | http://www.mcauley.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01302537396 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Tucker |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140865 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1730 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1445 |
| Number of Boys: | 694 |
| Number of Girls: | 751 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.00% | 780 |
| Other White | 13.00% | 188 |
| African | 10.70% | 155 |
| Indian | 4.10% | 59 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 50 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.30% | 48 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 24 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 24 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 15 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 10 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 9 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 6 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchell Wood Primary School Plumpton Park Road , Bessacarr DN4 6SL | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Plumpton Park Road , Bessacarr DN4 6SL | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cantley First School Grange Road , DN4 6SA | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | - not rated | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayfield School Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayfield School Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cantley Middle School Plumpton Park Road , DN4 6SL | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Doncaster Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Parents Centre Elmham Road , DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House St Mary's School 65 Bawtry Road , DN4 7AD | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.