Is St Peter's RC High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Exceptional and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 6th of 32 secondary schools in Manchester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Peter's RC High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Peter's RC High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.7 (England: 46.2). 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Peter's RC High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Peter's RC High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Peter's RC High School

Kirkmanshulme Lane, M12 4WB

Local ranking6th of 32 secondary schools in Manchester

Ofsted: ExceptionalUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1000

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Exceptional
Personal development & wellbeing: Exceptional
Leadership & governance: Exceptional
Inclusion: Exceptional

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 50.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 210

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1035
Boys: 545 (54%)
Girls: 468 (46%)
Capacity: 1000 (101% full)
SEND: 16.1%
FSM Eligible: 51.5%
EAL: 29.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.7%
SEN Support: 11.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 64.4
Budget per Pupil: £9,603/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 26.3%
Black Other: 21.8%
White British: 17.2%
Asian Pakistani: 7.3%
Asian Other: 5.3%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
White Other: 3.6%
Other: 2.4%

26.3%

Black African

21.8%

Black Other

17.2%

White British

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01612481550

office@stpetershigh.com

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Kirkmanshulme Lane

North West

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Administrative

URN: 131880
UKPRN: 10017302
Establishment No.: 4770

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