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St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Western Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7SX, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.0 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
606
Capacity
628
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.7, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in the top 88% for overall GCSE performance. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, which may concern some parents. While 67% of students progress to university, only 17% make it to top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 37.7 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 50% | Top 45% 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%. | 25% | Top 45% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 24 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.4%
White Other13.9%
Black African10.1%
Asian Indian4.6%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other2.0%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.21131, -0.56373 · LN6 7SX
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139623
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sspp.lincs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 12.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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