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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Highfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7DW, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.0 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,302
Capacity
1,677
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 73% nationally. Approximately 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, although only 33% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 34% of schools in the area, making it a viable option for parents seeking a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Other1.3%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.37359, -2.74080 · WA8 7DW
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111457
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2017.
Is Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School a good school?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School scores 34.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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