St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy — Secondary School in Chesterfield

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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Chesterfield, S41 8AG

1,358 Pupils

1,260 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

16.50% FSM %

640 Boys

718 Girls

About St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Chesterfield and the surrounding area in Derbyshire with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 1,358 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,260. Current headteacher: Maria Dengate.

Information on St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Derbyshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Chesterfield
Parliamentary Constituency	Chesterfield
Ward	Dunston
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ST MARY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-08-2012
UKPRN	10037860
URN	138470
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Maria Dengate	Accounting Officer	17/04/2017	—	N/A
Mr William Hayes	Chair of Trustees	18/04/2012	17/04/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison Finch	Chief Financial Officer	05/09/2016	—	N/A
Diocese of Hallam Trustee Diocese of Hallam Trustee	Member	15/06/2012	—	Original (signatory) members
Mr William Hayes	Member	06/07/2021	—	Original (signatory) members
Bishop Ralph Heskett	Member	01/09/2014	—	Original (signatory) members
Mr Matthew Baller	Trustee	04/12/2023	03/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Alan Blair	Trustee	02/10/2024	01/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Connolly	Trustee	13/07/2024	12/07/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Maria Dengate	Trustee	17/04/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Susan Hawkes	Trustee	05/06/2024	04/06/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Edwin Kuttikkadan	Trustee	16/10/2024	15/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy

0.55 km • Chesterfield

Other

Newbold CofE Primary School

0.87 km • Chesterfield

Other

Highfield Hall Primary School

1.04 km • Chesterfield

Other

Outwood Academy Newbold

1.13 km • Chesterfield

Other

Brockwell Junior School

1.24 km • Chesterfield

Other

Brockwell Nursery and Infant School

1.25 km • Chesterfield

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy have?

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has 1,358 pupils, with a capacity of 1,260.

What is the age range at St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the admissions policy at St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The admissions policy at St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is: Non-selective.

Is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is Mrs Maria Dengate.

Where is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy located?

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is at Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8AG, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.

Does St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: Has a sixth form.

Is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Maria Dengate

Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8AG

01246201191

www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 138470

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026