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St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.7 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,306
Capacity
1,326
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, with 71% of students progressing to university. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.8 is above the national average, only 63% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive environment but also room for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality 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. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 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%. | 11% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
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%. | 71% | 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
80%
Progress is communicated
78%
School supports development
76%
My child makes good progress
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
School has high expectations
70%
I'd recommend this school
69%
School keeps me informed
61%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian27.9%
Black African17.9%
White British17.8%
Asian Pakistani9.9%
Asian Other4.5%
Black Caribbean4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.58717, -2.16348 · WV3 9DU
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN138852
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stpetersacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Collegiate Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Collegiate Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is St Peter's Collegiate Academy a good school?
St Peter's Collegiate Academy scores 33.7/100 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.
What do parents say about St Peter's Collegiate Academy?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Peter's Collegiate Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Peter's Collegiate Academy in GCSEs?
St Peter's Collegiate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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