St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Catherine's Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 4AH |
| Phone | 01202421141 |
| Reference Number | 137349 |
St Peter’s Catholic Comprehensive School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school prides itself on its strong Catholic ethos and focuses on building a tight-knit community where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-supported. The quality of education is deemed good, with a well-planned curriculum across various phases, particularly in the early years and secondary education, where pupils are well-prepared for future steps. However, there are some inconsistencies, especially in the humanities subjects in the primary phase. The school is taking steps to improve communication for parents of pupils with SEND and is addressing the need for stronger curriculum coherence across key stages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1943 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.61%
Girls: 50.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 31 | 62 |
| 4 | 28 | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 6 | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| 7 | 119 | 124 | 243 |
| 8 | 114 | 129 | 243 |
| 9 | 121 | 123 | 244 |
| 10 | 119 | 120 | 239 |
| 11 | 132 | 109 | 241 |
| 12 | 70 | 88 | 158 |
| 13 | 63 | 86 | 149 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.4% |
| White, Other | 19.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| African | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
| 18 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships foster a tight community.
- Effective pastoral care with a low incidence of bullying.
- Engaging curriculum that supports strong outcomes in primary and secondary phases.
- Extensive extra-curricular opportunities enhancing student development.
- High expectations leading to purpose and enthusiasm in the sixth form.
- Effective early reading support for younger pupils and struggling readers.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum planning in humanities in the primary phase.
- Lack of precise evaluation in some areas leading to imprecise actions.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.9% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.61 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.55 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8.7% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 115 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 114 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
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