St Peter's Catholic High School

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic

GoodSecondaryAges 11–161,033 pupils

Howards Lane, Orrell, WN5 8NUWebsite01942747693

Good1,033 pupilsAges 11–16

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,033

Good2y ago

Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,033

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,033 / 1,040 (99%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mr Andrew McGlown

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2024

Results

Attainment 8: 51.1

AdmissionsIn demand

1.3x oversubscribed (2025-26)

5.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.7%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence13.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate6.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.2%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.9%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty32 pupils (20%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health32 pupils (20%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder27 pupils (17%)

Specific Learning Difficulty27 pupils (17%)

Speech, Language & Communication25 pupils (15%)

Not Assessed6 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (2%)

Severe Learning Difficulty3 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)61

Teaching assistants (FTE)15

Support staff (FTE)29

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,033

Free school meals11.2%

English as additional language6.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.4%

White Other2.6%

Indian2.1%

Black African1.2%

Other0.6%

Asian Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Mixed Other0.4%

Unclassified0.4%

Mixed White & African0.4%

Chinese0.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.3%

Mixed White & Asian0.2%

Gypsy/Roma0.1%

Black Other0.1%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 8Least deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingMOUNT FARM COTTAGE NUNNERY COTTAGEGrade II Listed

Leavers' Destinations

87.0%

to education

Sixth Form0.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET3.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£6,718

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,882 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,118

Support staff£542

Premises£343

Energy£232

Learning resources£375

Income per pupil£6,550

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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