The McAuley Catholic High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The McAuley Catholic High School
Address: Cantley Lane, Cantley
Town/City: DONCASTER
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: DN3 3QF
Telephone Number: 01302 537396
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The Mcauley Catholic High School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Tucker
Capacity: 1730
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1431 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.2%

Location and administration

URN: 140865
DfE Number: 371/4606
UKPRN: 10045940
UPRN: 10006576096
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Doncaster (E08000017)
Constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (E14001199)
Electoral Ward: Finningley (E05010736)
Diocese: RC07(Diocese of Hallam)

Easting & Northing: 462444E, 401691N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 31.83" N 1° 3' 35.18" W
Plus Code: 9C5WGW5R+G3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hatchell Wood Primary Academy (1.1km)
  2. Hawthorn Primary School (1.2km)
  3. St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster (1.2km)
  4. Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School (1.4km)
  5. Willow Primary School (1.9km)
  6. Bessacarr Primary (2.0km)
  7. Southfield Primary (2.7km)
  8. Tranmoor Primary (2.8km)
  9. New College Doncaster (2.9km)
  10. The Hayfield School (3.0km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Andrew Coddington - Trustee. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Bishop Ralph Heskett - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Original (signatory) members). Term runs until 20 March 2026.
  • Ms Lorna Ingram - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 5 January 2026.
  • Dr Victor Vuni Joseph - Trustee. Appointed on 6 February 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Mr John Leitao - Trustee. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 January 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Elizabeth Matheson - Trustee. Appointed on 19 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2028.
  • Mr Diocese of Hallam - Member. Appointed on 12 March 2014 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mrs Catherine Theresa Sands - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 29 November 2022. Term runs until 4 January 2026.
  • Mrs Rose Shay - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 September 2026.
  • Mrs Rose Shay - Trustee. Appointed on 14 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 September 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Sheehan - Trustee. Appointed on 6 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 August 2029.
  • Mr Garry Thickett - Trustee. Appointed on 8 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 December 2025.
  • Mr Garry Thickett - Trustee. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Mr Garry Thickett - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 December 2025.
  • Mr Garry Thickett - Member. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 7 December 2025.
  • Mrs Amymarie Tucker - Trustee. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mr James Tucker - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2023.
  • Mrs Stacey Wooliscroft - Trustee. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 November 2026.