St Peter's Catholic High School
Wigan, WN5 8NU · Wigan · secondary school
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4th of 19 secondary schools in Wigan we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 564 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.2 · 56 | 30% | 1.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.12 · 41 | 25% | 1.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.2 · 67 | 10% | 0.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,026 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,040. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic High School
Overview
The report describes St Peter's Catholic High School as a "welcoming and friendly community" where pupils feel happy and are "free to be themselves." Inspectors found that the school provides a broad curriculum with "meticulous thought" given to personal development, resulting in "Outstanding" behaviour and attitudes. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the school is praised for its calm environment and the high value pupils place on respectful conduct.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exceptionally well" behaviour, with "highly positive attitudes towards their learning" and strong attendance.
- The curriculum is delivered well, with staff skilled at checking knowledge and addressing misconceptions "swiftly."
- Personal development is "formidable," helping pupils prepare for life in modern Britain through relevant lessons and an "extensive careers programme."
- Staff workload is managed carefully, leading to staff who are "happy and proud to work at this school."
- Extra-curricular opportunities are rich and varied, allowing pupils to embrace individuality and support one another.
Areas to improve
- The school must provide staff with more detailed information to effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as current guidance makes adapting curriculum delivery difficult.
- The approach to identifying and supporting key stage 4 pupils who struggle with reading is "underdeveloped," meaning some older pupils do not receive timely help to read fluently.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.6 |
| 2024/25 | 51.1 |
| 2025/26 | 49.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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