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St Peter's RC High School
Kirkmanshulme Lane, Greater Manchester, M12 4WB, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.9 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,035
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 41% nationally. A commendable 67% of students secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 46% reach grade 5 or higher. While the school shows strengths in overall attainment, parents may want to consider the moderate EBacc entry rate of 45% when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2013Older 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. | 47.4 | Top 41% 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%. | 67% | Top 46% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 45% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African25.2%
Black Other20.9%
White British16.5%
Asian Pakistani7.0%
Asian Other5.1%
Mixed Other3.8%
White Other3.5%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.45962, -2.19236 · M12 4WB
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN131880
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stpetershigh.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's RC High School rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's RC High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2013.
Is St Peter's RC High School a good school?
St Peter's RC High School scores 52.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 RC High School in GCSEs?
St Peter's RC High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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