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St Peter's Catholic School
Whitefields Road, Solihull B91 3NZ
St Peter's Catholic School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,290 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in November 2014. The present school opened in 2021.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Progress and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull | |
| 0.4 | Alderbrook School | |
| 1.5 | Lode Heath School | |
| 1.8 | Light Hall School | |
| 1.9 | Langley School | |
| 2.5 | Arden | |
| 3.0 | Lyndon School | |
| 3.0 | Ninestiles, an Academy | |
| 3.0 | Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | |
| 3.2 | Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy | |
| 3.3 | Hall Green School | |
| 3.9 | Yardleys School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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