Welcome to St Peter’s Catholic School.

I hope the information on our website provides you with a flavour of our exceptional school and the wide range of opportunities available to our pupils. St Peter’s is a special place and, as a former pupil myself, I feel truly privileged and honoured to now serve as its Headteacher.

Saint Peter is the ‘Rock’ of the Catholic Church and the first Pope. Like him, we encourage our pupils to use their God-given talents to serve others and to live out our mission that Faith is Our Foundation. We firmly believe every pupil is created in the image of God, each with unique gifts and a purpose to make the world a better place. At St Peter’s, we celebrate diversity, encourage ambition, and nurture a culture of tolerance, respect, and care for one another.

In March 2025, Ofsted judged St Peter’s Outstanding in all areas, placing us in the top 4% of schools nationally. Inspectors highlighted the “exceptional quality of education,” our “highly ambitious curriculum,” and the “outstanding personal development” of our pupils. This report provides external validation of the commitment, hard work, and high standards that define our community.

Academic success is important, as demonstrated by our excellent GCSE and A Level results, but we are equally passionate about developing the whole child. Through a rich programme of extracurricular opportunities—whether in sport, music, drama, leadership, faith formation, or trips and visits—we ensure every pupil has the chance to flourish. These experiences, alongside the strong relationships formed with staff, are what make St Peter’s so memorable. Many of our pupils choose to stay on into our thriving Sixth Form, testament to the trust and mutual respect built here.

Our Catholic Life, pastoral care, and personal development curriculum are at the heart of what we do, ensuring pupils leave us confident, compassionate, and well-prepared for their next steps. We expect high standards of attendance, punctuality, uniform, and conduct, and celebrate pupil success wherever and whenever possible.

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about St Peter’s Catholic School. If you decide to join us, you will be welcomed into a community that is proud of its past, ambitious for its future, and rooted in the values of faith, hope, and love.

Mr Shelton
Headteacher