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OpenSecondaryURN 138360

St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

Academy converter · Waltham Cross · EN7 5FB

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

911

Local authority

Hertfordshire

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, 911 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 28.2%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Waltham Cross
24
Secondary schools in Waltham Cross
4
Academies among open schools in Waltham Cross
38% (9)
Open schools in EN7
9
Secondary in EN7
2
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Secondary in Hertfordshire LA
77

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Waltham CrossNear EN7

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138360

Location

Address
Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt
Postcode
EN7 5FB
Town
Waltham Cross
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
911
Boys / girls
427 / 484
School capacity
1,400
Capacity fill
911 / 1,400 (65%)
Free school meals
28.2%
FSM pupils
213
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: ST MARY'S CE ACADEMY, CHESHUNT
Academy trust
ST MARY'S CE ACADEMY, CHESHUNT

Contact

Telephone
01992629124
Website
http://www.st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk

Official links