The McAuley Catholic High School

About The McAuley Catholic High School

The McAuley Catholic High School is an academy converter in Doncaster, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,445 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE MCAULEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 (2025/26). 27.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Doncaster →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,445 / 1,730 (84%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 December 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cantley Lane, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN3 3QF

Phone

01302537396

Headteacher

James Tucker

Website

http://www.mcauley.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The McAuley Catholic High School?

The McAuley Catholic High School is an academy converter in Doncaster, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The McAuley Catholic High School have?

The McAuley Catholic High School has 1,445 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The McAuley Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?

The McAuley Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023).

How does The McAuley Catholic High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The McAuley Catholic High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 in 2025/26.

Is The McAuley Catholic High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The McAuley Catholic High School is part of THE MCAULEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL.

Where is The McAuley Catholic High School?

The McAuley Catholic High School is located at Cantley Lane, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN3 3QF.