St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
"Overall Effectiveness: Good" - Ofsted
A strong Roman Catholic ethos underpinning comprehensive education.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Ages: 4-18 years
- Gender: Mixed
- Type: All-through
- Admissions: Non-selective
- Pupils: 1967
- Headteacher: Mr Benedict Doyle
Welcome to St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Located in the East Southbourne & Tuckton ward of Bournemouth, St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School stands as a significant educational institution within the local community. As an all-through academy converter under the ST PETER'S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY TRUST, it provides a continuous educational journey from age 4 right through to 18. This mixed, non-selective comprehensive school serves a substantial student body, currently with 1967 pupils on roll, making it one of the larger educational communities in the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) region.
The school is deeply rooted in its Roman Catholic faith, which serves as the foundation for its pastoral care and academic expectations. This character is noted as a driving force behind the school's culture. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection (19/09/2023), the school achieved an overall effectiveness rating of "Good," reflecting a strong and consistent performance across both its primary and secondary phases.
Academically, St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School offers a robust environment for its diverse intake. When evaluating the key stage 4 results, the school achieves an Attainment 8 score of 47. This positions it firmly in the middle pack among BCP secondary schools (ranking 12 of 22 out of all secondaries), indicating a solid academic foundation. Approximately 14.2% of the pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably lower than the BCP average for non-selective schools (26.96%), giving context to the school's specific demographic makeup and community context.
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