St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School — All-through School in Bournemouth

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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

Bournemouth, BH6 4AH

1,943 Pupils

1,650 Capacity

4–18 Age Range

13.30% FSM %

964 Boys

979 Girls

About St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–18 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,943 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,650. Current headteacher: Benedict Doyle.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	All-through
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency	Bournemouth East
Ward	East Southbourne & Tuckton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	ST PETER'S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2011
UKPRN	10035195
URN	137349
Data Last Updated	09-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs NICOLE SHARP	Chair of Local Governing Body	11/09/2024	10/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicole Sharp	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/09/2025	09/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Alderson	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Kieran Allen	Local Governor	13/03/2023	12/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tracy Allen	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Robert Belcher	Local Governor	12/07/2023	11/07/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Booth	Local Governor	14/09/2022	13/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Chastney	Local Governor	07/11/2022	06/11/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Jonathan Downes	Local Governor	09/07/2025	08/07/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Benedict Doyle	Local Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Peter Evans	Local Governor	01/01/2024	31/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Gallagher	Local Governor	27/03/2024	26/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School?

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How many pupils does St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School have?

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School has 1,943 pupils, with a capacity of 1,650.

What is the age range at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School?

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.

What is the admissions policy at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School?

The admissions policy at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is: Non-selective.

Is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School a faith school?

Yes, St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School?

The Headteacher at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is Mr Benedict Doyle.

Where is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School located?

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is at St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.

Does St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School: Has a sixth form.

Is St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School currently open?

St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Benedict Doyle

St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH

01202421141

www.st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 137349

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026