The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 210 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,306
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 34.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- THREE SPIRES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Timothy Mullen-Furness (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAurora Cedars School
Independent · 305m away
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Secondary · 660m away
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 664m away
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 664m away
Westacre Infant School
Primary · 815m away
Uplands Junior School
Primary · 938m away
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Independent · 972m away
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Peter's Collegiate Academy a selective school?
No. St Peter's Collegiate Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Peter's Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Collegiate Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Collegiate Academy?
St Peter's Collegiate Academy currently has 1,306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Collegiate Academy take?
St Peter's Collegiate Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Peter's Collegiate Academy?
St Peter's Collegiate Academy is in Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Collegiate Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Peter's Collegiate Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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