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St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2TN, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.4 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,347
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
128%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 15 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 63.6 | Top 6% 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%. | 93% | Top 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%. | 77% | Top 6% 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%. | 29% | 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 |
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%. | 88% | 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%. | 50% | Top 20% |
Based on 120 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.8%
White Other17.4%
Asian Chinese4.3%
Asian Other4.2%
Mixed Other3.7%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
White Irish1.1%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.24673, -0.53726 · GU1 2TN
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN147430
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-petersschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2024.
Is St Peter's Catholic School a good school?
St Peter's Catholic School scores 95.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 School in GCSEs?
St Peter's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.6. 93% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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