All-through · Academy converter · Bournemouth, BH6 4AH
Key stage 2 2024/25
#5,910 of 15,057
Better than 60% of schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
GCSE 2025/26
#1,088 of 3,312
Better than 67% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,287 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Sept 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 137349.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68%, better than England | - | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 11%, better than England | - | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 107, similar to England | - | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 106, similar to England | - | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 108, better than England | - | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 85%, better than England | - | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 82%, better than England | - | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 79%, better than England | - | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 62 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 49.2, better than England | - | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 77.6%, better than England | - | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 54.9%, better than England | - | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 9.3%, worse than England | - | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 70.5%, better than England | - | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 237 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 33.67, similar to England | - | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 34.55, similar to England | - | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 8.7%, worse than England | - | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.16, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 157 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist- | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,967 |
| Girls | 961 |
| Boys | 1,006 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 13.9% |
| First language not English | 20.7% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,934 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 0% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 360 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 300 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 86 |
| Average class size | 25.2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 19.4 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 13 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 101.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 35.37 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 80.09 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 101.9 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 91.1 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2.8 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 8 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 59 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 155 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 56 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 52 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 5 |
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 184 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 672 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 180 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 166 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 7 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 6.6%, better than England | - | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 17.8%, better than England | - | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.9%, better than England | - | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 10.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 4.6% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.2% |
| Permanent exclusions | 4 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 96.7% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 90.8% |
| School sixth form | 54.8% |
| Further education | 34.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% |
| Employment | 2.5% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.5% |
| Sixth form college | 0.4% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 84.3% |
| Higher education | 54.8% |
| Employment | 21.1% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 9% |
| Further education | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Twynham School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | The Priory Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Stourfield Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Stourfield Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2013. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Christchurch Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2014. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Christchurch Infant School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | Pokesdown Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 1.4 mi | Not applicable | Bournemouth Collegiate School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Mar 2013. |
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 19 Sept 2023.
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School ranks 5,910 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 60% of schools), 1,088 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 67% of schools) and 1,287 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
In 2025/26, 54.9% of pupils at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 49.2 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School was C+, and 8.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School made 59 offers from 155 applications (2.6 per offer), and 52 of 56 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 184 offers from 672 applications (3.7 per offer), and 166 of 180 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School has 1,967 pupils aged 4 to 18.
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School had 1,934 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School has a sixth form with 360 places in 2024/25.
At St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School, the average class had 25.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 19.4 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School missed 6.6% of sessions (England 8%), and 17.8% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.