St John Plessington Catholic College
URN: 105109 • Wirral CH63 7LF
Overview
- Name
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- URN
- 105109
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- T Quinn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Old Chester Road, Wirral CH63 7LF
Summary
St John Plessington Catholic College is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Wirral, serving a mixed-gender student body with a capacity of 1,442 pupils. The school is founded on Catholic values, emphasizing the importance of care, respect, and community. Its mission is to support every student in reaching their potential while fostering a sense of belonging and active participation in society.
The curriculum at St John Plessington is designed to promote academic excellence alongside personal development. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and various clubs, encouraging students to engage beyond the classroom. Literacy is a key focus, with initiatives in place to enhance students' reading, writing, and communication skills.
The school community prioritizes inclusivity and support, ensuring that all students feel valued and safe. With a central chapel and a commitment to Gospel values, St John Plessington Catholic College aims to guide young people towards becoming responsible and compassionate members of society.
The curriculum at St John Plessington is designed to promote academic excellence alongside personal development. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and various clubs, encouraging students to engage beyond the classroom. Literacy is a key focus, with initiatives in place to enhance students' reading, writing, and communication skills.
The school community prioritizes inclusivity and support, ensuring that all students feel valued and safe. With a central chapel and a commitment to Gospel values, St John Plessington Catholic College aims to guide young people towards becoming responsible and compassionate members of society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Upton Hall School FCJ (78.5)
- Wirral Grammar School for Girls (76.9)
- Calday Grange Grammar School (72.2)
- Upton Hall School FCJ (70.2)
- West Kirby Grammar School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1442
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1442 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1442 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1442 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1442 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1442 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1442 |
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