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St Peter's RC High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St Peter's RC High School
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- Manchester M12 4WB
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: The vast majority of students make good progress and achieve well. They are well prepared for future success.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students generally behave well in lessons and around school, developing positive attitudes to learning. Students feel very safe in school.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching is usually good with some being outstanding.
Current Educational Practices: Judgements on teaching quality are not always accurate, leading to an inflated view of teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Many lessons move at a good pace, but some require improvement in the level of challenge provided.
Opportunities for Involvement: There is a wide range of clubs and activities that add to students’ personal development.
Communication: Parents are exceptionally supportive of the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Very strong relationships with parents have been forged.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Students say bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly and effectively when it occurs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ensure leaders and managers rigorously check teaching quality to improve its effectiveness and impact on raising achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students say they feel very safe in school and understand how to deal with potentially unsafe situations.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders and managers, including the governing body, are highly committed to students' well-being and welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a wide range of clubs and sporting activities that contribute significantly to students’ personal development.
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St Peter's RC High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1040 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Goals, Objectives, and Values St Peter's RC High School is a community founded on mutual love and care for the individual in which the Faith of the Church underpins all our activities. " Continue reading. Good attendance is a high priority at St Peter's and we are justifiably proud of our year-on-year improvement over the last six years. With a 97% overall attendance rate for the academic year 2018–19, St. Peter's is among the best secondary schools in Manchester." Awards View some of the numerous honours St. Peter's has received over the years by clicking here. " Learn more. Results of KS4 Exam The links below provide access to a number of reports from official inspections as well as some other links to official data analysis websites." Galleries: Read More Click here to view St. Peter's images, videos, and virtual tours." Continue reading. Governors Governors are completely behind you... The school's governance is effective, and the governors actively participate in its operations." Learn more.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B+
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 63% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.25% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 41.43% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.07% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 1 | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 5 | 32.66% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 6 | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 13 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 61% | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.92% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 10 | 23.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 5 | 33.84% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 2 | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 7 | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.49 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 61% | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 34.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 13.39% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.14% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's RC High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
