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St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8NU
St Peter's Catholic High School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Wigan). It has about 1,040 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attendance, Attainment and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Admissions, Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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