Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
URN: 111457 • Widnes WA8 7DW
Overview
- Name
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
- URN
- 111457
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Danielle Scott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01514242139
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highfield Road, Widnes WA8 7DW
Summary
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School, located in Widnes, Halton, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,302 students and a capacity of 1,677. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive community rooted in Catholic values, aiming to inspire every student to reach their full potential. The ethos emphasizes compassion, respect, and aspiration, encouraging students to develop into compassionate citizens and lifelong learners.
The curriculum at Saints Peter and Paul is broad and ambitious, designed to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school maintains high expectations for academic achievement and provides tailored support and enrichment opportunities to ensure all students can succeed. Extracurricular activities in arts, sports, and service further enhance personal development and student engagement.
Strong pastoral care and positive relationships between staff and students contribute to a respectful and productive learning environment. The leadership team prioritizes academic excellence and the nurturing of the school's Catholic ethos, ensuring that every child is valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Saints Peter and Paul is broad and ambitious, designed to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school maintains high expectations for academic achievement and provides tailored support and enrichment opportunities to ensure all students can succeed. Extracurricular activities in arts, sports, and service further enhance personal development and student engagement.
Strong pastoral care and positive relationships between staff and students contribute to a respectful and productive learning environment. The leadership team prioritizes academic excellence and the nurturing of the school's Catholic ethos, ensuring that every child is valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
Useful links
- School Governance (governance)
- Policies and Key Information (sen)
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- Calendar & term dates (calendar)
- See the report (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Catholic Life (other)
- Chaplaincy (other)
- Catholic Schools & Salesian Charism (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wade Deacon High School (71.8)
- Wade Deacon High School (70.2)
- Ormiston Chadwick Academy (54.5)
- Fairfield High School (45.2)
- The Bankfield School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1302 | 659 | 643 | 1677 | 41.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1307 | 639 | 668 | 1677 | 39.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1280 | 589 | 691 | 1677 | 37.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1280 | 589 | 691 | 1677 | 37.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1275 | 607 | 668 | 1677 | 35.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1339 | 685 | 654 | 1677 | 29.20 |
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