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The McAuley Catholic High School

Cantley Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3QF
Part of: THE MCAULEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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The McAuley Catholic High School
Doncaster, DN3 3QF
1,445 Pupils
1,730 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
29.00% FSM %
694 Boys
751 Girls
About The McAuley Catholic High School

The McAuley Catholic High School is a Secondary Academies serving Doncaster and the surrounding area in Doncaster with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 1,445 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,730. Current headteacher: James Tucker.

Information on The McAuley 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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Doncaster
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Doncaster
Parliamentary Constituency Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Ward Finningley
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 THE MCAULEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Opened 01-05-2014
UKPRN 10045940
URN 140865
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Tucker Accounting Officer 01/09/2023 — N/A
Mrs Rose Shay Chair of Trustees 17/12/2025 13/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Garry Thickett Chair of Trustees 30/11/2023 07/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lorna Ingram Chief Financial Officer 05/01/2026 — N/A
Mrs Catherine Sands Chief Financial Officer 29/11/2022 04/01/2026 N/A
Bishop Ralph Heskett Member 01/09/2014 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Diocese of Hallam Member 12/03/2014 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Garry Thickett Member 30/11/2023 07/12/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Andrew Coddington Trustee 07/12/2022 25/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Patrick Hurley Trustee 30/11/2023 18/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Victor Joseph Trustee 06/02/2019 05/02/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr John Leitao Trustee 24/01/2024 23/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Hatchell Wood Primary Academy
1.06 km • Doncaster
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Hawthorn Primary School
1.22 km • Doncaster
Other
St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster
1.22 km • Doncaster
Other
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
1.4 km • Doncaster
Other
Willow Primary School
1.92 km • Doncaster
Other
Bessacarr Primary
2.01 km • Doncaster
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The McAuley Catholic High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Doncaster, Doncaster.
The McAuley Catholic High School has 1,445 pupils, with a capacity of 1,730.
The McAuley Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The McAuley Catholic High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, The McAuley Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at The McAuley Catholic High School is Mr James Tucker.
The McAuley Catholic High School is at Cantley Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3QF, in the Doncaster local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at The McAuley Catholic High School: Has a sixth form.
The McAuley Catholic High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Tucker
Cantley Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3QF
01302537396
www.mcauley.org.uk/
Location
DN3 3QF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140865
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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