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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.5 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,943
Capacity
1,650
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is 47.0, placing it in the top 43% nationally. A commendable 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 78% progress to university, including 26% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at only 23%, indicating room for improvement in offering a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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 40% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 40% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 162 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.4%
White Other19.3%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Black African3.0%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.2%
White Irish0.8%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.72336, -1.79253 · BH6 4AH
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN137349
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School a good school?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School scores 64.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Comprehensive School in GCSEs?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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