St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

A good academy converter school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School.

Bournemouth, BH64AH Ofsted: Good Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
57.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.15
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.9%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
St Catherine's Road
Bournemouth, BH64AH
Phone
1202421141
Website
st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137349
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH
Website
www.st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST PETER'S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1650 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Portsmouth (rc)
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,927
Free School Meals
12.2% (235 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (66 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
167 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.9 (+22.9 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.0 (+9.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.15 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
128
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,927 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"With Christ as our Guide, Learning together, Loving God and each other, Becoming the best we can be."

Faith in the Presence of God Inclusive Community Respect for all Persons Quality of Education Concern for the Poor and Social Justice Teaching Minds Touching Hearts Transforming Lives

St Peter’s Catholic School has a Catholic identity rooted in the traditions of the De La Salle Brothers and the Lasallian mission. We are proud to be part of the global De La Salle family. Together with the Lasallian Family of Brothers, Lasallian Partners, schools, pastoral centres, staff and volunteers, we work to continue the Lasallian Mission. Lasallian education enriches the whole person and aims to bring Christ to the world, preparing youth for life both practically and spiritually.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Ben Doyle welcomes visitors and describes St Peter’s as a Catholic school with De La Salle roots, committed to academic ambition and spiritual formation.

Facilities

Hall Chapel Sports hall Art rooms Music rooms DT rooms Science laboratories Library Workshops Dance studios Drama studios Professional theatre Climbing wall Extensive playing fields Two sites: Primary at Holdenhurst Avenue, Iford; Secondary and Sixth Form at St Catherine’s Road, Southbourne

Curriculum Highlights

Be centred on our school Mission Statement: With Christ as our guide, Learning together, Loving God and each other, Becoming the best we can be Be engaging and have the learner at its heart Promote deep thinking and reasoning skills Provide opportunities for discovery, creativity and collaboration Foster independence and develop confident, resilient learners who celebrate ‘being stuck’ Prepare our young people for life-long learning Catholic Social Teaching informs school life

Admissions Criteria

St Peter’s is a religious school serving the Catholic community across all of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and parts of Hampshire and Dorset. Whilst it prioritises children who have been Baptised Catholic, applications from other faith and non-faith families are warmly welcomed.

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