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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils in all phases achieve well and are well-prepared for their next steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave very well and understand the high expectations from leaders.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Older pupils who have fallen behind get the help they need.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers check for understanding and know when pupils are ready to move on.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Expert teaching in vocational and A-level subjects leads to high expectations and strong outcomes.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Positive relationships between pupils and teachers contribute to minimal low-level disruption.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school provides many and varied opportunities for pupil engagement.
Communication with Parents: The school is taking action to improve communication, especially for parents of pupils with SEND.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective handling of bullying ensures pupils feel confident that adults will resolve issues.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders must prioritize curriculum development for a well-sequenced learning experience from EYFS to key stage 5.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; bullying is very rare and taken seriously.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: The new policy in the secondary phase has had a positive impact on behaviour.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral care supports a safe and healthy environment for pupils.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide range of activities includes performing arts, STEM clubs, debating, and sports.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students in sixth form take on roles of responsibility while balancing school work.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers advice is particularly strong in the sixth form.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are well-prepared for their next steps with an ambitious curriculum.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND are identified and supported appropriately, though some parents have concerns about communication.
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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Dorset County, South West.

It has 1927 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

97.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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The lengthy history of De La Salle education at St. Peter's since 1947 and the Jesuits before them constitute the foundation of the institution. The wings are the passion and determination we have to ensure all our current students receive the very best in Catholic education and fly the nest with confidence and with belief in God, in each other and in themselves. We believe that the whole school community is involved in the process of learning learning to be the best at whatever stage we are on life's journey students, teachers, teaching assistants, chaplains, support staff, administrators, technicians, site staff, governors or leaders. We think that education encompasses more than just obtaining credentials (but we do well at that too). It is about personal fulfilment in life encouraging each other to use our talents, enjoying being excited about learning and experiencing a sense of wonder and awe the type of creative fulfilment which allows the work of God, our Creator, to flourish in us all. Visit the school and browse the website while you have the chance.
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Phase of Education All-through All-through All-through
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Outstanding Outstanding
Age range 4-18 5-16 5-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18 4.6 4.7
Proficient Math 104 91 -
Proficient Read 106 94 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 45% 0% -
Grade 5 or above A Level 10.90% - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 98 97
Reading 106 97 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67% 55.81% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 8.76% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.8 Below Average
Writing -0.3 Average
Maths -1.7 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 95 96
Reading - 93 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 57.74% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 10% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 83 94
Reading - 83 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 50.54% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 9.87% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 80 93
Reading - 82 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 48.33% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 7.92% 8.19%

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Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.01 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 33.68% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 46.16% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 21% 23.32% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 13.11% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 16% 17.46% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.94 2.87 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 90.46% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 240 120 144
Pupils staying in education 90% 82.89% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 33.5% 32.73%
School sixth forms 55% 33.64% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.29% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 15.64% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.29% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 4.29% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.24 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 34.78% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 46.59% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 25% 23.81% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 14.86% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 18.65% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.26 2.95 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 83.9% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 235 112 141
Pupils staying in education 94% 78.86% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 35.59% 34.03%
School sixth forms 49% 35.03% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.14% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 8% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.66% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.48% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.31 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 53% 2 34.3% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 81% 4 47.88% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 32% 28.76% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 16% 4 14.48% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 1 19.79% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.41 3.15 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 84.33% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 238 113 135
Pupils staying in education 93% 77.44% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 34% 33.07% 33.25%
School sixth forms 59% 34.67% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges SP 0.22% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 9.59% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.33% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.41% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.41 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 55% 4 35.56% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 47.53% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 29% 28.63% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 6 15.56% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 25% 4 20.22% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.43 3.13 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 78.96% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 241 118 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 67.48% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 31.04% 28.31%
School sixth forms 62% 33.52% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.19% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 3.78% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.44% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.89% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.25 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 51% 34.74% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 48.06% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 38% 26.55% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 17.1% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 29% 18.45% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 75% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 235 124 145
Pupils staying in education 94% 56.73% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 29.65% 30.58%
School sixth forms 59% 37.15% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations 2% 4.38% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.81% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.23% 2.45%
A level exam result

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.27 34.51 30.01
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.95 33.02 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 10.90% 16.02% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 190 109 201
Students staying in education 57% 54.36% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 3.93% 6.08%
Students entering employment 30% 24.43% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 7.71% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.44 36.9 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.97 35.71 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 10.1% 18.24% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 178 113 248
Students staying in education 59% 59.64% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 3.64% 5%
Students entering employment 29% 20.64% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 7.57% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.61 27.79 29.39
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.77 27.44 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 6.3% 12.74% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 141 111 232
Students staying in education 58% 49.81% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 6.81% 7.77%
Students entering employment 22% 27.75% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 9.25% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.47 1 30.42 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.22 1 28.74 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 7.2% 15.72% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 6 3 3
Students staying in education - 25% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 5.25% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 25.75% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.63% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.56 29.22 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.9 28.31 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 8.6% 12.68% 12.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 60 31.5% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 7.71% 6.37%
Students entering employment 47% 33.64% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.14% 4.23%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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