St Peter's Catholic Primary School
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Capacity
419
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Gloucester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kurt Doyle, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 46 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Chess, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gloucester, St Peter's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Horton Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL1 3PY |
| Headteacher | Kurt Doyle |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.8% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
123
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Horton Road, Gloucester
Gloucester, GL1 3PY
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