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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

State school · Bournemouth, BH6 4AH
  • All through
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 4-18
  • 1,927 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,927 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Benedict Doyle

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
66%
Data highlight

What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

Results data - % of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
72%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
61%
Data highlight

% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
75%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
31.95
LA avg.
36.30
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
107
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,927
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

St Catherine's Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH6 4AH
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Telephone: 01202 421141

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk

Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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School data & information St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH
1,927 Pupil numbers
11 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
21 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
107 Number of teachers
41 Number of teaching assistants

% of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
72%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
61%

% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
9%
Eng. avg.
8%

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

Pupils are achieving at a higher standard if they achieve a scaled score of 110 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as ‘working at a greater depth within the expected standard’ in writing. The DfE set this standard for the first time in 2016 to provide information about pupils across England achieving in the top 5%.

Progress score in reading (2023)

-0.8 Score Average
≈ 67% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in writing (2023)

-0.3 Score Average
≈ 67% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in maths (2023)

-1.7 Score Below average
≈ 11% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Average score in reading (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
106
LA avg.
105
Eng. avg.
105

Average score in reading

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 reading test. This score is known as the reading ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

Average score in maths (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
105
LA avg.
105
Eng. avg.
104

Average score in maths

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 maths test. This score is known as the maths ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
75%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.00
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.15 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 223 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
4%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.95
LA avg.
36.30
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 9 C
Sociology GCE A level 14 C
Psychology GCE A level 33 B
Physics GCE A level 13 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 14 B
Mathematics GCE A level 39 B
History GCE A level 28 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 22 C
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
English Language GCE A level 19 B
Economics GCE A level 20 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 18 B
Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) GCE A level 9 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 A
Dance GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 15 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 27 B
Biology GCE A level 32 C
Art and Design GCE A level 8 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Outstanding
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