St Peter's Catholic High School
URN: 106537 • Wigan WN5 8NU
Overview
- Name
- St Peter's Catholic High School
- URN
- 106537
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew McGlown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942747693
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Howards Lane, Wigan WN5 8NU
Summary
St Peter's Catholic High School, located in Wigan, is a voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,033 pupils and a capacity of 1,040. The school is committed to providing a high-quality Catholic education, fostering an inclusive and caring environment where students are valued and encouraged to reach their potential. The ethos emphasizes mutual respect, emotional resilience, and the development of thoughtful, balanced individuals.
The curriculum at St Peter's is diverse and challenging, offering various opportunities for students to excel academically and participate in extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts. The school prides itself on its outstanding pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
St Peter's actively engages with its community, promoting a strong sense of friendship and Christian faith. The school encourages parental involvement and provides essential information regarding admissions, including the requirement for a Supplementary Faith Form for applicants. For the 2025 admissions cycle, the deadline for submissions is 31st October 2024.
The curriculum at St Peter's is diverse and challenging, offering various opportunities for students to excel academically and participate in extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts. The school prides itself on its outstanding pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
St Peter's actively engages with its community, promoting a strong sense of friendship and Christian faith. The school encourages parental involvement and provides essential information regarding admissions, including the requirement for a Supplementary Faith Form for applicants. For the 2025 admissions cycle, the deadline for submissions is 31st October 2024.
Useful links
- Letter from our Chair of Governors (governance)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1040
- Pupils
- 1033
- Boys
- 496
- Girls
- 537
- FSM %
- 11.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1033 | 496 | 537 | 1040 | 11.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1045 | 519 | 526 | 1040 | 9.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1040 | 544 | 496 | 1040 | 7.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1040 | 544 | 496 | 1040 | 7.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1040 | 550 | 490 | 1040 | 6.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1014 | 515 | 499 | 1025 | 5.20 |
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