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St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.7 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,033
Capacity
1,040
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 25% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 74%, indicating a solid foundation in these key subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 23%, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more comprehensive curriculum.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.1 | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.1%
Black African1.2%
Other0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.54120, -2.70051 · WN5 8NU
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106537
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is St Peter's Catholic High School a good school?
St Peter's Catholic High School scores 76.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Peter's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Peter's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.1. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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