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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH

Academy converter · Ages 4–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

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

Academic picture

46.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

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

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
85.0%
Writing
82.0%
Maths
79.0%
RWM Combined
68.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.4%
Basics 9-5
46.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

46.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.446.4
2023/2449.046.4
2024/2546.946.0

Learning progress

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

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.010.00
2023/24+0.150.00
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.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.4%
EBacc APS
4.01
EBacc 9-5
12.6%
EBacc 9-4
17.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.67
A*-A Grades
17.1%
A*-B Grades
47.9%
AAB+ %
8.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 157 students entered

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

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Good
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Christchurch Learning Centre
1.66 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Connie Rothman School
1.69 km away · Other independent special school
Bournemouth Collegiate School
2.27 km away · Other independent school

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About St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. The school has around 1,943 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

What is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School's latest exam results?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School located?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH6 4AH).
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School?
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School has around 1,943 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School with other schools?
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