The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 150 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,943
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- ST PETER'S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Benedict Doyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 958m away
Twynham School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Futures Autism Unlimited
Special school · 1.4km away
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Christchurch Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Stourfield Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stourfield Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Christchurch Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School a selective school?
No. St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School currently has 1,943 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School take?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is in Bournemouth, BH6 4AH, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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