St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
100%
Capacity
437
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Havant community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 437 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 436 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Cunningham, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2238th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 23 in Havant.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is a popular choice with families — it received 129 applications for 60 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 76 were first-preference applications.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (57 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville include Music Rooms, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havant, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Stakes Hill Road, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Havant, PO7 7BP |
| Headteacher | Richard Cunningham |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 437 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.9% |
| School Capacity | 437 / 436 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2238th of 13,686
Nationally
300th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 23
In Havant
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
57 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
129
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
76 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
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Contact Information
Stakes Hill Road, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville
Havant, PO7 7BP
Stakes Hill Road, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville
Havant, PO7 7BP
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