The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 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
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 237 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 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
- 1,534
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 24.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- ST PETER'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE
- Head
- Mr Kevin McDermott (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stroud Road, Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTuffley Primary School
Primary · Very close
Willow Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Belong School Gloucestershire
Independent · 716m away
Valley Bridge School
Independent · 716m away
Harewood Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harewood Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Grange Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Beaufort Community School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre a selective school?
No. St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre currently has 1,534 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre take?
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is in Gloucester, GL4 0DD, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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