St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

A good academy converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre.

Gloucester, GL40DD Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.8%
Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
73.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 January 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stroud Road
Tuffley
Gloucester, GL40DD
Phone
1452520594
Website
stpetershighschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136982
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Stroud Road, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0DD
Website
http://www.stpetershighschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST PETER'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE
Capacity
1,685 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Clifton
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,517
Free School Meals
21.3% (323 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
37.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
35%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
147 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.8 (+14.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.1 (+5.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
95 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
190
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,517 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Art & Design (3d Studies) (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"tu es petrus (You are Peter)"

Respect Optimism Community Kindness

St Peter’s is a Catholic educational community; a Roman Catholic faith underpins the school’s mission and life, with Rock Values (Respect, Optimism, Community and Kindness) central to formation.

Head Teacher's Message

St Peter’s is a Catholic educational community; its motto ‘tu es petrus’ (You are Peter) and Rock Values (Respect, Optimism, Community and Kindness) guide its mission to provide an excellent education in a safe, supportive environment and to prepare students for adulthood.

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 offers a broad, knowledge-rich curriculum including R.E., English, Maths, Science, P.E., History, Geography, a Modern Foreign Language, Art, Music, Drama, Computer Science and four Technology specialisms. KS4 includes core subjects (English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science) plus R.E., P.E., Citizenship and PSHE (personal, social and health education) / careers and work-related learning, with option subjects such as French, Polish, Spanish, geography, history, computer science, art, business studies, drama, elite sport, health and social care, music, sociology, sports studies, technology (food, graphics or 3D design). The KS4 courses lead on to KS5, with a wide range of Level 3 A-level and vocational courses offered in the sixth form. Careers education and guidance are provided; pastoral care and SEND provision support students.

SEND Provision

SEND provision tailored to individual needs; literacy and numeracy interventions; homework club and revision support.

Admissions Criteria

Admission policy for 2026-2027; KS3 Prospectus 2026; Admissions Procedures 2026; Aptitude Testing for September 2026 Intake has closed; In-Year Admissions information available.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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