Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Mary's Catholic High School

Royal Avenue, Leyland, PR25 1BS
817 Pupils
830 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
20.80% FSM %
439 Boys
378 Girls
About St Mary's Catholic High School

St Mary's Catholic High School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Leyland and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 817 pupils on roll. School capacity: 830. Current headteacher: Phil Thompson.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District South Ribble
Parliamentary Constituency South Ribble
Ward Seven Stars
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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016238
URN 119816
Data Last Updated 17-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Gill Donohoe Chair of Governors 12/01/2023 11/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Cobham Governor 12/01/2023 11/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Claire Corris Governor 31/01/2019 30/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Eastham Governor 04/11/2025 03/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Emily Ellis Governor 09/04/2024 08/04/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Paul Marsden Governor 21/07/2020 20/07/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Helen Ormrod Governor 20/09/2019 10/11/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Nadine Turner Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Wiseman Governor 26/11/2021 25/09/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Colette Wood Governor 10/11/2025 09/11/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary's Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Leyland, Lancashire.
St Mary's Catholic High School has 817 pupils, with a capacity of 830.
St Mary's Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at St Mary's Catholic High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, St Mary's Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Mary's Catholic High School is Mr Phil Thompson.
St Mary's Catholic High School is at Royal Avenue, Leyland, PR25 1BS, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Mary's Catholic High School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's Catholic High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Phil Thompson
Royal Avenue, Leyland, PR25 1BS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119816
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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