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St Peter's Catholic High School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Howards Lane
 Orrell
 Wigan
 Lancashire WN5 8NU
Telephone: 01942 747693

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary Aided School
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew McGlown
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 59.58 / 17.77
Non-teaching Staff*: 35.03
Number of pupils: 1026
Pupils Per Teacher: 17.2
Sex: Mixed (49% boys / 51% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 12.00% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 33.1%
Local child deprivation rate: 16.2% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 9.6%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 15.7%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 6.5km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Financials

Total Income: £6,876,087*
Income Per Pupil: £6,701
* Income figures are for all schools in the same federation (see list below right)

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Wigan
Constituency: Makerfield
Electoral Ward: Orrell
School Number: 3594614

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 5th March 2024 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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