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
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.
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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