St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU · Wolverhampton · secondary school
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10th of 20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 575 of them, against 4.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.4 · 54 | 46% | 2.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.15 · 38 | 38% | 1.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.2 · 61 | 15% | 0.94 |
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 Collegiate Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Basketball Academy and Academy Band. Trips include a Battlefields Trip, Bronze and Silver DofE Expeditions, and a Ski Trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,329 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,326. 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 grades in English and maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils speak positively about recent improvements, noting high and consistent expectations for achievement and conduct. Leaders have implemented careful adjustments to the curriculum and teaching, resulting in logical changes that help pupils learn and remember key knowledge. The school is characterised as an inclusive community where pupils of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to concentrate without interruption.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well due to "more consistent approaches to teaching and the curriculum," showing "effective recall of their previous learning."
- Behaviour is praised, with pupils able to "concentrate in lessons without interruption" and social times being "orderly."
- Attendance levels are "high for the school overall," supported by effective liaison with parents and carers.
- The sixth-form provision has been extensively reviewed and improved, helping students learn the curriculum "in greater depth."
- Personal development is extensive, offering a wide range of clubs, visits, and a "recently restructured pupil leadership group."
Areas to improve
- The school should use assessment effectively to identify when pupils need extra support and when to move them on to "more complex subject content."
- Teachers need to strengthen their understanding of how to adapt activities for pupils with SEND, as information is not always used effectively in some subjects.
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 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 44.8 |
| 2025/26 | 48.2 |
| 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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