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St Peter's Catholic School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St Peter's Catholic School
- Secondary
- Guildford GU1 2TN
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Very high ambitions for all pupils鈥� academic success reflected in high exam achievements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and attitudes to learning are very positive; pupils attend well and show resilience.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers sequence learning carefully and revisit material over time to ensure secure knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are passionate and expert in their subjects, with strong support for disadvantaged pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school supports disadvantaged pupils to attend a rich range of clubs and activities.
Communication: Parents feel communication is good and that they are listened to if they have issues.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views about the school are very positive indeed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School鈥檚 close focus on the quality of teaching results in high pupil achievements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils develop as kind people who respect and value differences; socialise well together.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich range of clubs and activities offered, including visits and bringing in visitors.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent programme of guidance and work experience helps pupils make informed choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students receive high-quality support for planning next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers use precise, useful information about pupils鈥� additional needs to plan effectively.
Subjects Offered: Rich range of subjects at GCSE and A-Level with high expectations and support.
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St Peter's Catholic School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 1349 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 15.1 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 77% | 48% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 28.40% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 1.45 | 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 | 66.6 | 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 | 77% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 37.51% | 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% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.86 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.23% | 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 | 1.38 | 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 | 68.1 | 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 | 82% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 39.76% | 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 | 38% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.95 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.53% | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
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 | 42.02 | 35.78 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.5 | 35.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.40% | 20.72% | 13.67% |
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 | 144 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 59.55% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.12% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 23.48% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.58% | 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 | 47.7 | 38.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.96 | 37.83 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.9% | 25.63% | 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 | 136 | 278 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 57.88% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 21.55% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.48% | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1