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Peterhouse School

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Peterhouse School

Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 8PA

Non-maintained special school · Ages 5–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

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Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
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9-7 Grades
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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

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2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

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Presfield High School and Specialist College
0.06 km away · Community special school
Good
Stanley High School
0.89 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Educ8 Southport
2.86 km away · Other independent special school
Southport Education Group
3.15 km away · Further education
Arden College
3.15 km away · Special post 16 institution

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About Peterhouse School

Peterhouse School is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). The school has around 69 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Preston New Road, Southport, PR9 8PA | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Peterhouse School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jul 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Peterhouse School

What is Peterhouse School's Ofsted rating?
Peterhouse School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
Where is Peterhouse School located?
Peterhouse School is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton (PR9 8PA).
How many pupils attend Peterhouse School?
Peterhouse School has around 69 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Peterhouse School with other schools?
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