St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

URN: 137349 • Bournemouth BH6 4AH

Overview

Name
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
URN
137349
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ST PETER'S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
72.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Benedict Doyle (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202421141
Website
Visit
Address
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth BH6 4AH

Summary

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is a mixed all-through academy located in Bournemouth, serving students from primary through to sixth form. Sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth and the De La Salle Order, the school is grounded in a strong Christian ethos that informs its educational approach. The school operates across two sites, with dedicated facilities for both primary and secondary education, including sports halls, science laboratories, and creative arts spaces.

The school prides itself on its inclusive environment, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and faiths. With a current enrolment of 1,943 pupils, St Peter's is known for its supportive community and strong relationships with families, which are seen as essential to the educational process. The curriculum is designed to foster academic, social, spiritual, and moral development, aiming to help each student reach their full potential.

St Peter's has a positive reputation in the local community, being oversubscribed each year. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where all students can thrive, learn, and build meaningful relationships.

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Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
4 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ST PETER'S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1650
Pupils
1943
Boys
964
Girls
979
FSM %
13.30
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1943 964 979 1650 13.30
2024-09-11 1927 957 970 1650 11.70
2023-09-11 1973 965 1008 1650 11.40
2022-09-11 1973 965 1008 1650 11.40
2021-09-11 1986 998 988 1650 9.90
2020-09-11 1926 988 938 1650 8.10

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