St Peter's Catholic School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Horseshoe Lane East Merrow Guildford Surrey GU1 2TN |
| Phone | 01483534654 |
| Reference Number | 147430 |
St Peter’s Catholic School has achieved outstanding performance across all inspected domains, marking it as a hallmark of academic excellence. The school offers exceptional education, bolstered by high aspirations for student achievement. Pupils benefit from a curriculum that underscores mastery and prepares them effectively for higher education and later life, with sixth-form students serving as exemplary role models. The strong emphasis on personal development and positive behaviour further enhances the learning environment, contributing to high levels of student satisfaction and engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1347 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.71%
Girls: 49.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 90 | 120 | 210 |
| 8 | 93 | 117 | 210 |
| 9 | 116 | 94 | 210 |
| 10 | 116 | 94 | 210 |
| 11 | 114 | 98 | 212 |
| 12 | 80 | 62 | 142 |
| 13 | 74 | 79 | 153 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.8% |
| White, Other | 17.4% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Peter's Catholic School | |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education and leadership
- High academic achievement and student ambition
- Strong support for personal development and well-being
- Engaging and purposeful teaching methods
- Effective strategies for supporting students with additional needs
- High attendance rates and positive behaviour among pupils
- Comprehensive guidance for academic and career progression
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 63.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 76.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 91% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 42.88 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 43.86 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B+ | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 36.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 201 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 100 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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1.24 miles |
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1.24 miles |
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2.18 miles |
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2.22 miles |
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