St Mary's Catholic High School is a

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located in Astley, in the

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, England. It is a large school hosting approximately 1,700 pupils including a sixth form.

Notable former pupils

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(b. 1983) - Actor * Steven Mullaney (b.1986) - Cricketer

References

External links

School website
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