St John Plessington Catholic College
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Attainment 8 of 37.2 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 37.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 43%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.35
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.53, -0.18]
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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.
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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 | 267 | 37.2 | — | 42.7% | 26.6% | 3.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 269 | 38.7 | -0.35 | 43.5% | 66.5% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 261 | 39.0 | -0.57 | 48.0% | 66.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 253 | 44.0 | -0.14 | 53.0% | 70.0% | 3.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Wirral for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139031 |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Peadar McLoughlin |
| Trust | HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CH63 7LF |
| Latest pupils | 267 |
| FSM eligible | 39.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LF
http://www.stjohnplessington.com1516455049| DfE number | 4605 |
| UKPRN | 10039683 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2023 |