St Peter's Catholic School
Solihull, B91 3NZ · Solihull · secondary school
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3rd of 15 secondary schools in Solihull we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.0/10 against 845 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.8 · 71 | 46% | 3.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.32 · 74 | 38% | 2.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.7 · 82 | 15% | 1.26 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.32 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Geography, Maths, and Coding Clubs, or the Eco Committee. Sports include football, netball, basketball, fencing, boxing, athletics, cricket, and dance. Arts and music options are choir and theatre. Trips have included visits to Nepal, Bletchley Park, the Harry Potter Exhibition, Briars retreats, Spanish language trips, and ski trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,306 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,253. 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 in the specific sports and arts clubs listed,
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic School
Overview
Pupils receive an “exceptional quality of education” at this school, underpinned by a culture of “high expectations, compassion and care.” The report describes an “inclusive and welcoming environment” where staff and pupils live out the school’s five virtues daily. Leaders and governors support the school “exceptionally well,” ensuring a “harmonious and collaborative family culture.”
Strengths
- The school has designed a “highly ambitious curriculum” that is under constant review to meet the needs of all learners.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “thrive” due to “careful and highly appropriate adaptations” and extensive staff training.
- Reading is placed “at the heart of its curriculum,” with “truly impressive” bespoke support helping pupils with lower reading ages make rapid gains.
- Behaviour is excellent, with “strong, mutually respectful relationships” between pupils and staff who “care deeply about one another.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” featuring a “highly organised” careers programme and rich opportunities for sixth-form students.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.6 |
| 2024/25 | 53.4 |
| 2025/26 | 53.7 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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