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St John Plessington Catholic College
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LF, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.6 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,544
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.2 indicates solid performance, only 50% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 29% reach grade 5 or above. The school sends 64% of its students to university, with a small percentage entering top-third institutions, reflecting a pathway to further education, albeit with room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 37.2 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 135 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.9%
Asian Indian4.1%
White Other3.8%
Other1.9%
Black African1.5%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.35926, -3.00705 · CH63 7LF
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN139031
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjohnplessington.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Plessington Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
St John Plessington Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is St John Plessington Catholic College a good school?
St John Plessington Catholic College scores 12.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 John Plessington Catholic College in GCSEs?
St John Plessington Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.2. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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