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St Peter's Catholic High School

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St Peter's Catholic High School

Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NU

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,033
Ages
11-16
FSM
11.2%
Attainment 8
51.0
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.5%
Basics 9-5
50.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.2%
EBacc APS
4.33
EBacc 9-5
14.5%
EBacc 9-4
20.3%
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About St Peter's Catholic High School

St Peter's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.0. The school has around 1,033 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Peter's Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Peter's Catholic High School

What is St Peter's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are St Peter's Catholic High School's latest exam results?
St Peter's Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Peter's Catholic High School located?
St Peter's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NU).
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic High School?
St Peter's Catholic High School has around 1,033 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Peter's Catholic High School with other schools?
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