St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School, Bournemouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
14.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85%. Maths has remained stable at around 79%. Writing has declined from 87% to 82%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
74
Total classes
19 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
119%
Over capacity
1,967 pupils
1,650 capacity
317 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bournemouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bournemouth
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places available
4,071
Applications
3,669
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.41541%
Overall absence
22.07711%
Persistent absence
1,608
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Stourfield Infant School
Stourfield Junior School
Christchurch Junior School
Christchurch Infant School
Pokesdown Community Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Mudeford Community Infants' School
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