St Peter's RC High School is a secondary school in , serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St Peter's RC High School currently has around 1035 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 46.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 25.2%. other black pupils make up about 20.9% , followed by white british at 16.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 3% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Kirkmanshulme Lane, , M12 4WB
Website: http://www.stpetershigh.com/
Telephone: 01612481550
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Manchester
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Stephen Gabriel
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 131880

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1000
Number of Pupils: 1035
Number of Boys: 550
Number of Girls: 485

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African25.20%261
Other Black20.90%216
White British16.50%171
Pakistani7.00%72
Other Asian5.10%53
Unclassified4.10%42
Other Mixed3.80%39
Other White3.50%36
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%24
White and Black Caribbean2.20%23
Indian2.10%22
Chinese1.90%20
White and Black African1.50%16
Bangladeshi1.20%12
Caribbean1.20%12
Irish0.80%8
White and Asian0.40%4
Gypsy/Roma0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%2

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.12)
Of the 199 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 189 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.12
Local authority average
0.31
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
25%
Local authority average
41%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
47%
Local authority average
44%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
49.1
Local authority average
46.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.1
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shakespeare Nursery School
Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN
- not rated 2,126 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ancoats Nursery School
Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE
- not rated 2,800 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanley Grove Junior School
Stanley Grove , Longsight M12 4NL
- not rated 489 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stanley Grove Infant School
Rushford Street , Longsight M12 4NL
- not rated 489 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Stanley Grove , M12 4NL
3out of 4 489 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Stanley Grove Community Primary School
Stanley Grove , Rushford Street M12 4NL
- not rated 489 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
All Saints Primary School
Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW
3out of 4 869 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Peter's RC High School
Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA
4out of 4 541 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Cedar Mount High School
Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT
- not rated 1,204 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Spurley Hey High School
Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP
- not rated 1,204 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dean Trust Ardwick
345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF
3out of 4 1,215 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
LTE Group
Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH
- not rated 1,522 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School
The Manchester College
Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH
- not rated 1,522 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Xaverian College
Lower Park Road , M14 5RB
- not rated 2,224 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Connell Co-Op College
301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS
- not rated 2,295 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rodney House School
2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF
4out of 4 339 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Alban's Independent School
Santley Street , Longsight M12 5RG
- not rated 614 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Iranian School of Manchester
86 East Road , Longsight M12 5GY
- not rated 622 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Progress Schools - Gorton
Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX
- not rated 730 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Gorton Brook School
Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW
- not rated 734 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.