St John Plessington Catholic College
URN: 139031 • Wirral CH63 7LF
Overview
- Name
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- URN
- 139031
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peadar McLoughlin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516455049
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Chester Road, Wirral CH63 7LF
Summary
St John Plessington Catholic College is a mixed secondary academy located in Wirral, with a current enrolment of 1,544 pupils and a capacity of 1,800. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment rooted in Catholic values, where every student is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The college places a strong emphasis on care and concern for others, aiming to develop students as active agents of change in their communities.
The curriculum at St John Plessington is designed to promote academic excellence alongside personal development. Literacy is a key focus, with various initiatives in place to enhance students' reading, writing, and speaking skills. Additionally, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and creative opportunities, which help enrich the educational experience and foster a sense of belonging among students.
The college is dedicated to building a strong community spirit, with the school chapel at its heart. This commitment to a shared ethos helps create an environment where students can grow in confidence, develop lasting friendships, and take pride in being part of the St John Plessington community.
The curriculum at St John Plessington is designed to promote academic excellence alongside personal development. Literacy is a key focus, with various initiatives in place to enhance students' reading, writing, and speaking skills. Additionally, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and creative opportunities, which help enrich the educational experience and foster a sense of belonging among students.
The college is dedicated to building a strong community spirit, with the school chapel at its heart. This commitment to a shared ethos helps create an environment where students can grow in confidence, develop lasting friendships, and take pride in being part of the St John Plessington community.
Useful links
- Governors’ Continuous Professional Development (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Resources for pupils with SEND (sen)
- Liturgical calendar/ themes for the week (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Prayer and Liturgy Policy 2025-2026 (download)
- Provider Access Policy 2024-2025 (download)
- STEM (download)
- Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR) (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Upton Hall School FCJ (78.5)
- Wirral Grammar School for Girls (76.9)
- Calday Grange Grammar School (72.2)
- Upton Hall School FCJ (70.2)
- West Kirby Grammar School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1800
- Pupils
- 1544
- Boys
- 852
- Girls
- 692
- FSM %
- 39.00
- Open date
- 2012-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1544 | 852 | 692 | 1800 | 39.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1574 | 873 | 701 | 1800 | 34.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1623 | 885 | 738 | 1800 | 26.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1623 | 885 | 738 | 1800 | 26.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1606 | 869 | 737 | 1625 | 22.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1570 | 830 | 740 | 1800 | 19.40 |
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