Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
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Attainment 8 of 41.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 53%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.61
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.78, -0.44]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 215 | 41.4 | — | 52.6% | 17.2% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 281 | 39.9 | -0.61 | 48.4% | 12.1% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 220 | 40.4 | -0.62 | 50.0% | 17.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 268 | 45.7 | -0.26 | 59.0% | 12.0% | 3.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Halton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 111457 |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Danielle Scott |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA8 7DW |
| Latest pupils | 215 |
| FSM eligible | 41.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Highfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7DW
http://www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/View local authority page1514242139| DfE number | 4625 |
| UKPRN | 10005639 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |