The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 199 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,035
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Stephen Gabriel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kirkmanshulme Lane, Greater Manchester, M12 4WB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Agnes C of E Primary School
Primary · 827m away
St Richard's RC Primary School
Primary · 861m away
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Primary · 909m away
Gorton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Grange School
Academy · 1.2km away
Cedar Mount Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Melland High School
Academy · 1.5km away
The Manchester Grammar School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Peter's RC High School a selective school?
No. St Peter's RC High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Peter's RC High School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's RC High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's RC High School?
St Peter's RC High School currently has 1,035 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's RC High School take?
St Peter's RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Peter's RC High School?
St Peter's RC High School is in M12 4WB, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's RC High School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's RC High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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