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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

Highfield Road, Widnes, WA8 7DW

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,302
Ages
11-16
FSM
41.4%
Attainment 8
41.3
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.8%
Basics 9-5
32.6%

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
17.2%
EBacc APS
3.35
EBacc 9-5
7.9%
EBacc 9-4
9.8%
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About Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is a secondary school in Widnes, Halton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. The school has around 1,302 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Highfield Road, Widnes, WA8 7DW | More schools in Halton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

What is Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School's latest exam results?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School located?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is a secondary school in Widnes, Halton (WA8 7DW).
How many pupils attend Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School has around 1,302 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School with other schools?
View Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Halton.