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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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