St Peter's Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Howards Lane Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8NU |
| Phone | 01942747693 |
| Reference Number | 106537 |
St Peter's Catholic High School is performing overall at a good level, with notable strengths in behavior and personal development, both of which are rated outstanding. The school fosters a welcoming atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing to their positive attitudes towards learning. The curriculum is broad, enabling pupils to engage with a variety of subjects, including modern foreign languages, which are becoming increasingly popular among students. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), where the information provided to staff could be enhanced for better instructional adaptation. Additionally, support for struggling readers in key stage 4 needs further development so that these pupils receive timely assistance to improve their reading skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1033 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.02%
Girls: 51.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 111 | 204 |
| 8 | 105 | 104 | 209 |
| 9 | 104 | 104 | 208 |
| 10 | 96 | 109 | 205 |
| 11 | 98 | 109 | 207 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Positive relationships and a sense of community within the school.
- Strong commitment to personal development and well-being.
- Broad curriculum with a growing emphasis on modern foreign languages.
- Skilled staff in assessing and addressing pupils' learning needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient detailed information for staff to support pupils with SEND effectively.
- Underdeveloped support for reading difficulties in key stage 4.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 145 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 122 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 98 | 50 |
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