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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mrs Louise McComas (Headteacher)

location_onWidnes, WA8 7DW

language Visit Website phone 01514242139

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,282

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Attainment 8

39.9

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Halton

#2,917 of 4,024 nationally

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Widnes, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school in Widnes, Halton, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,337 pupils on roll, of whom 41% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9, placing the school #4 in Halton and #2,917 of 4,024 nationally. 35.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

39.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

35.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

54.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.9%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)49.00%

Triple Science Entry10.40%

EBacc Slot Score10.9 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

41.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

33.00%

Grade 4+ E&M

61.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.1%

Entering EBacc17.20%

EBacc APS3.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

31.70%

Entering EBacc12.10%

EBacc APS3.26

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.76

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.94

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.53

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

91.8%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85.1%

Apprenticeships3.6%

Employment3.2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7.1%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,760 / 4,024	#4	#2,917	#1
2025	#2,194 / 3,948	#3	#2,627	#1
2024	#2,720 / 4,450	#5	#2,797	#2,788
2023	#2,490 / 4,321	#5	#2,717	#2,742
2022	#2,188 / 4,199	#4	#2,193	#2,140
2019	#1,449 / 2,711	#4	#1,194	#1,653
2018	#2,057 / 2,537	#5	#1,634	#2,335

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 July 2022

Inspection Report

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03 December 2020

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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23 April 2014

Inspection Report

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05 December 2012

Inspection Report

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07 March 2012

Inspection Report

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18 October 2011

Inspection Report

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20 January 2010

Inspection Report

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13 January 2009

Inspection Report

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06 June 2007

Inspection Report

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25 November 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-06-06

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2014-04-23

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.2%(68 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,302 pupils. During this period, there were 129 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,302	129	9.9%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,296	48	3.7%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,308	131	10.0%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,307	226	17.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,328	99	7.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,280	155	12.1%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,282	114	8.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,287	49	3.8%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,288	18	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,280	20	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,284	18	1.4%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,273	38	3.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,275	10	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,275	33	2.6%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,339	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,339	67	5.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,335	106	7.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,410	70	5.0%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,446	92	6.4%	3.8%	6
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,449	88	6.1%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,475	57	3.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,474	43	2.9%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,479	51	3.4%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,469	25	1.7%	3.0%	5
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,470	51	3.5%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,488	79	5.3%	3.1%	7

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 48 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 16 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

86%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

87%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree43%

agree19%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable79%

Neither agree nor disagree14%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree43%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree3%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree57%

agree30%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

disagree3%

Don't know2%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree55%

agree33%

Neither agree nor disagree7%

disagree5%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree58%

agree30%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

Neither agree nor disagree4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree51%

agree24%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

not applicable13%

Neither agree nor disagree5%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree39%

disagree16%

strongly disagree3%

Neither agree nor disagree6%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Halton

Wade Deacon High School

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

The Heath School

Ormiston Chadwick Academy

Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy