St Peter's Catholic School
105%
Capacity
1,311
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About St Peter's Catholic School
Parents considering St Peter's Catholic School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those who know it best. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, 89% of the 193 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a high endorsement, and it's backed up by the detail: 92% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 95% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 intake, St Peter's received 721 applications for just 203 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.55. Of the 223 families who put it as their first preference, 185 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, and the strong recommendation rate from current parents reinforces that picture.
Academically, St Peter's performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.32 means pupils achieve nearly a third of a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points nationally, and it comfortably exceeds the Solihull local authority average of -0.12. In the 2023/24 results, 76.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and the Attainment 8 score stood at 52.6. The school's EBacc entry rate of 75.5% is notably high, and 38.9% of pupils entered the full EBacc achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths. At A-level, the average points per entry was 37.53, equivalent to a B- grade, and 29.3% of entries were graded AAB or higher. The school ranks 5th out of 15 state secondaries in Solihull on Progress 8, placing it in the top third of the local authority.
St Peter's is a Roman Catholic secondary with a sixth form, and it currently has 1,311 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 1,253. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 awarded Outstanding grades across the board, including for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision. The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, astro turf, science labs, and a chapel, and runs clubs such as Orchestra, Debate, Model UN, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. It also lists SEND provisions covering areas from dyslexia to autistic spectrum disorder, though 20% of Parent View respondents said their child has SEND, and 80% said they do not. For families who value strong academic progress, a clear Catholic ethos, and a school that is heavily oversubscribed, St Peter's is a compelling option in Solihull.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Whitefields Road, Solihull, Solihull, B91 3NZ |
| Headteacher | Stuart Shelton |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 1,311 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,311 / 1,253 (105% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.32)
794th of 3,141
Nationally
74th of 371
In West Midlands
5th of 15
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
41.6
'22/23
37.8
'23/24
37.5
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2358%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 202 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)58%
- FE college23%
- Sixth form college9%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Employment1%
94% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2356%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 119 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
20%
Russell Group
24%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)56%
- Employment28%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Not sustained5%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics34
- Psychology27
- Film Studies21
- Biology20
- History20
- Physics20
- English Literature19
- Sociology19
- Chemistry18
- Business Studies:Single17
- Geography13
- Computer Studies / Computing9
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
193 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
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed203
721
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
223 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:05
Source: st-peters.solihull.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British70.6%
- Asian9.9%
- Mixed5.8%
- White (other)4.9%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Catholic School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Whitefields Road, Solihull
Solihull, B91 3NZ
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