The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 71.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Parry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St Peter's Way, St. Peters Rc Primary School, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9QR
Town setting
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Woodchurch High School Engineering College
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Woodchurch High School
Secondary · 862m away
Gilbrook School
Special school · 1.0km away
Foxfield School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Catholic Primary School take?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is in Prenton, CH43 9QR, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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