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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
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- Halton WA8 7DW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Majority of pupils behave well and are tolerant and respectful towards others.
Academic Progress: Progress of disadvantaged pupils is poor compared to their non-disadvantaged peers nationally.
Qualifications and Training: Newly qualified teachers appreciate the support and training they receive.
Current Educational Practices: Staff have high expectations and challenge pupils with new examination requirements.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is improving in most subjects; however, some variations still exist.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors are fully supportive of the headteacher's continued drive for improvement.
Communication: Leaders respond in a timely manner to any concerns and work closely with external agencies.
Parent Satisfaction: The majority of parents are satisfied with the inclusive environment and positive relationships.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Incidences of bullying are rare and dealt with effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are reflective and make changes to strategies if they are not successful.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say that incidences of bullying are rare and dealt with effectively by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The caring and inclusive ethos provides an environment where pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Strong leadership ensures access to a broad range of activities including sport, drama, chess and music.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Curriculum pathways and extracurricular activities ensure balanced opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information, advice and guidance is a strength of the school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are known and well supported by staff in sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1307 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being able to announce myself as the Principal of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic College makes me quite happy. P+P, as we are called locally, is a great place to work, and there is a strong sense of community there.
We are proud of our history and our beliefs because we are a Catholic school.
Currently, 52% of our student body is Catholic, and we accept students of any or no faith.
The school is well renowned for being very inclusive, both in terms of who enrols there and in terms of its support for other educational avenues.
Since my appointment in September 2018, I have worked with the senior staff to make important improvements that are now manifesting. Our school has not always had the finest reputation.
This was shown during the summer when we earned the best GCSE test scores ever.
With these outcomes, we are currently ranked second in Halton for achievement.
The coming years and the substantial impact we can have on our neighbourhood thrill me.
Our academic environment, which is friendly and inviting and that has earned us an Ofsted rating of "Good," enables all of our students to fully engage with the diversity of our society.
All of our students should have great expectations, and we want to prepare them for successful careers in their fields of study.
Whether this is done to support students' goals of attending Oxbridge or to locate the best high-level apprenticeships for those more realistic future paths.
Our career development and guidance programme is so effective that our most recent Ofsted inspection singled it out for special mention.
I have high expectations for the institution and am committed to helping all Saints Peter & Paul Catholic College students reach their full potential.
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We are proud of our history and our beliefs because we are a Catholic school.
Currently, 52% of our student body is Catholic, and we accept students of any or no faith.
The school is well renowned for being very inclusive, both in terms of who enrols there and in terms of its support for other educational avenues.
Since my appointment in September 2018, I have worked with the senior staff to make important improvements that are now manifesting. Our school has not always had the finest reputation.
This was shown during the summer when we earned the best GCSE test scores ever.
With these outcomes, we are currently ranked second in Halton for achievement.
The coming years and the substantial impact we can have on our neighbourhood thrill me.
Our academic environment, which is friendly and inviting and that has earned us an Ofsted rating of "Good," enables all of our students to fully engage with the diversity of our society.
All of our students should have great expectations, and we want to prepare them for successful careers in their fields of study.
Whether this is done to support students' goals of attending Oxbridge or to locate the best high-level apprenticeships for those more realistic future paths.
Our career development and guidance programme is so effective that our most recent Ofsted inspection singled it out for special mention.
I have high expectations for the institution and am committed to helping all Saints Peter & Paul Catholic College students reach their full potential.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | 6.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 22.07% | 29.91% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 34.79% | 42.94% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 11.14% | 24.96% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 4.43% | 10.85% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 6.29% | 15.44% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.20 | 2.08 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 95.6% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 268 | 139 | 143 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.4% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 53.5% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 6.5% | 29.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 8.6% | 10.23% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.6% | 11.5% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.3% | 3.6% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 23% | 32.72% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 33.14% | 45.21% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 8.71% | 24.83% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 4.14% | 12.95% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 6.07% | 17.1% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.01 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.22% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 256 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.89% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 41.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 8.44% | 30.7% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 9.22% | 10.42% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 20.67% | 11.16% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.11% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 12 | 20% | 29.21% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 4 | 31.91% | 43.31% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 18.18% | 25.74% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 6 | 6.91% | 11.42% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 1 | 11% | 16.43% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 2.15 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 95.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 264 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 90% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 46.5% | 33.36% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 11.88% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4.63% | 8.46% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 26.88% | 11.17% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.38% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.88% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 4 | 15.36% | 29.13% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 8 | 28.73% | 42.54% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 19.36% | 24.67% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 6 | 6.18% | 11.27% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 2 | 10.73% | 15.94% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 1.91 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 80.5% | 84.83% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 64.75% | 73.85% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 30.88% | 28.37% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 12.5% | 31.42% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.63% | 9.09% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20.5% | 5.92% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.38% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 16.6% | 29.46% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 29.3% | 43% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 22.9% | 25.2% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.6% | 14.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 14.9% | 16.2% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 83.75% | 85.15% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 271 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 70.38% | 58.09% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 39.88% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 12.63% | 32.03% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.13% | 8.99% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.75% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.88% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.93 1 | 29.23 | 29.35 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.20 4 | 25.8 | 28.61 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 2.3% | 13.01% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 592 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 43.33% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 10.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 32.67% | 20.98% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.67% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.56 4 | 29.05 | 28.99 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.58 6 | 28.47 | 28.79 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 2.98% | 13.3% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 44.25% | 31.75% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 20% | 15.79% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.15 | 26.16 | 26.72 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.38 | 23.26 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 2.75% | 12.6% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 60.33% | 36.47% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.33% | 6.36% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 25.67% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 12.33% | 4.24% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
