St Peter's Catholic High School
St Peter's Catholic High School is a secondary located in Wigan, WN5 8NU. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,045 pupils on roll.
St Peter's Catholic High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary aided school. It is part of the Archdiocese of Liverpool diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Archdiocese of Liverpool
Local Authority: Wigan
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1040
Number of Pupils: 1045
Number of Boys: 519
Number of Girls: 526
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 9.6
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-28
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-04-28
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: McGlown
Phone: 01942747693
Website: http://www.saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk
Location: Howards Lane, Orrell
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Peter's Catholic High School
What is the Ofsted rating of St Peter's Catholic High School?
St Peter's Catholic High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Peter's Catholic High School admit?
St Peter's Catholic High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is St Peter's Catholic High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Peter's Catholic High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Peter's Catholic High School?
St Peter's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St Peter's Catholic High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St Peter's Catholic High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St Peter's Catholic High School?
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