St John Plessington Catholic College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Address | Old Chester Road, CH63 7LF |
| School Website | www.stjohnplessington.com |
| Telephone | 1516455049 |
| URN | 139031 |
School Census
| Total | 1615 |
| Girls/Boys | 720/895 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.6%/55.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 444 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/11/2022 | Good |
| 30/04/2013 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 66.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.37 |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47% |
| Entering EBacc | 66% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.31 |
| Progress 8 | -0.57 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.73 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 421 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 529 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 171 |
| As third preference | 97 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 592 |
| As first preference | 255 |
| As second preference | 174 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 269 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 248 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 747 |
| As first preference | 333 |
| As second preference | 196 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 257 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 631 |
| As first preference | 296 |
| As second preference | 216 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 257 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 716 |
| As first preference | 326 |
| As second preference | 253 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 269 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 260 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 717 |
| As first preference | 366 |
| As second preference | 208 |
| As third preference | 143 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 244 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.61% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 790 |
| As first preference | 400 |
| As second preference | 246 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 251 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 249 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 795 |
| As first preference | 358 |
| As second preference | 276 |
| As third preference | 161 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 224 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 726 |
| As first preference | 340 |
| As second preference | 240 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 720 |
| As first preference | 345 |
| As second preference | 230 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 226 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 34% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 49% |
| no | 51% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St John's Catholic Junior School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Old Chester Road, , CH63 7LH
St John's Catholic Infant School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Old Chester Road, , CH63 7LH
St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Townfield Lane, , CH63 7NL
Grove Street Primary School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grove Street Primary School, New Ferry, CH62 5BA
Co-op Academy Bebington
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Higher Bebington Road, , CH63 2PS
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highfield South, , CH42 4NE
Church Drive Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Drive, , CH62 5EF
Brackenwood Infant School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pulford Road, , CH63 2HN