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St John Plessington Catholic College

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St John Plessington Catholic College

Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LF

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,544
Ages
11-18
FSM
39.0%
Attainment 8
37.2
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.1%
Basics 9-5
28.1%

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
26.6%
EBacc APS
3.11
EBacc 9-5
8.6%
EBacc 9-4
11.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.16
A*-A Grades
8.0%
A*-B Grades
26.7%
AAB+ %
4.3%

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 108 students entered

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About St John Plessington Catholic College

St John Plessington Catholic College is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.2. The school has around 1,544 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH63 7LF | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John Plessington Catholic College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Apr 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St John Plessington Catholic College

What is St John Plessington Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St John Plessington Catholic College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St John Plessington Catholic College's latest exam results?
St John Plessington Catholic College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St John Plessington Catholic College located?
St John Plessington Catholic College is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral (CH63 7LF).
How many pupils attend St John Plessington Catholic College?
St John Plessington Catholic College has around 1,544 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St John Plessington Catholic College with other schools?
View St John Plessington Catholic College'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 Wirral.