Is St Gregory's Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 26 November 2019. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 4th of 13 secondary schools in Warrington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Gregory's Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Gregory's Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 53.8 (England: 46.2). 55.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Gregory's Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Gregory's Catholic High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Gregory's Catholic High School

Cromwell Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1HG

Local ranking4th of 13 secondary schools in Warrington

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 26 November 2019. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 53.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 55.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 75.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 239

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 94.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1205
Boys: 593 (49%)
Girls: 621 (51%)
Capacity: 1200 (101% full)
SEND: 27.1%
FSM Eligible: 17.7%
EAL: 22.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.5%
SEN Support: 21.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 68.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,174/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.5%
White Other: 10.8%
Mixed Other: 4.4%
Asian Indian: 2.9%
Other: 1.8%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Asian Chinese: 1.5%
Asian Pakistani: 1.3%

71.5%

White British

10.8%

White Other

4.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01925574888

schoolenquiry@stgregoryshigh.com

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Cromwell Avenue

Warrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111454
UKPRN: 10017463
Establishment No.: 4622

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