The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.2
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 261 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 146 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,544
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 39%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peadar McLoughlin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Catholic Infant School
Primary · Very close
St John's Catholic Junior School
Primary · Very close
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 387m away
Grove Street Primary School
Primary · 475m away
Rock Ferry High School
Secondary · 775m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 845m away
Bebington High Sports College
Secondary · 889m away
Church Drive Primary School
Primary · 895m away
Questions parents ask
Is St John Plessington Catholic College a selective school?
No. St John Plessington Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John Plessington Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St John Plessington Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Plessington Catholic College?
St John Plessington Catholic College currently has 1,544 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Plessington Catholic College take?
St John Plessington Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John Plessington Catholic College?
St John Plessington Catholic College is in Wirral, CH63 7LF, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Plessington Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, St John Plessington Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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