Striving for
excellence
In all that
we do.

St Peter’s is firmly established as one of Manchester’s most successful high schools, founded on Gospel Values where pupils are encouraged to live their faith and to lead responsible lives.

Message from the Head

'St Peter’s is a good school that is on the journey to becoming outstanding'

 Welcome to our school website which I hope will give you a flavour of the thriving and harmonious community that exists here at St Peter’s.

St Peter’s is firmly established as one of Manchester’s most successful high schools, founded on Gospel Values where pupils are encouraged to live their faith and to lead responsible lives. We are an innovative, inclusive community where diversity is welcomed and respected, and we all shine together.

Since the school opened in 1999, we have been dedicated to helping pupils achieve their full potential and we are very proud of our success and pupils’ achievements. From the moment they join the school in Year 7 pupils become part of the ‘St Peter’s Family’, where ambitions, knowledge, skills, and personal realisation is nurtured and developed. Every pupil is encouraged to aim high and achieve their very best. We foster the belief that everyone has the potential to achieve great things.

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WE ALL SHINE
TOGETHER

  • 🎓 GATEWAYS GRADUATION

A huge well done to our Year 11 students, who celebrated their Gateways Graduation today @officialuom, marking the end of their five-year journey with the programme.

A fantastic milestone and a great opportunity to reflect on the experiences, skills and achievements they have gained along the way.

Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏

#StPetersFamily #Year11 #Gateways #Graduation #StrivingForExcellence
  • Well done to our fantastic students in the Resource Provision for putting on a wonderful Afternoon Tea! 🫖🍰

Our Year 7 parents, governors and Senior Leadership Team all enjoyed the afternoon and had the chance to see the students showcase their skills, confidence and teamwork.

We are incredibly proud of everything they achieved — a lovely afternoon and a real celebration of our students. 👏

#StPetersFamily #StrivingForExcellence #Achievement #Responsibility
  • 🌍 YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 🌊

Our KS3 pupils recently took part in a Geography competition, creating posters for the Royal Geographical Society’s Young Geographer of the Year Award around this year’s theme: Amazing Rivers.

After some fantastic entries, our Geography teachers selected three winning posters to be entered into the national RGS competition:

🏆 Aila – Year 7
🏆 Lauren – Year 8
🏆 Gianna – Year 9

Each winner received a world map notebook as their prize, and their work will now go up against entries from schools across the country.

A huge well done to everyone who took part.
#rgs #geographers
  • Celebrating Black History Month at St Peter’s

This week, our senior prefects have been leading assemblies to mark Black History Month, celebrating Black history, achievement and contributions to society.

Today, Year 11 also welcomed @chaddydixonmasangi and Mrs Masangi from @hideoutyouthzone, who shared their career journeys and spoke about the importance of giving back to the community.

Thank you to our senior prefects and special guests for inspiring our pupils to recognise their potential and make a positive difference.

#BlackHistoryMonth #StPetersFamily #WeAllShineTogether
  • Year 11 attend a class Mass - nourished by Scripture and united in prayer, the Mass provided an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their commitment to living out the Gospel values in their daily lives. 

#catholicfaith #stpeters #mass
  • 🙏 Praying for Pope Leo XIV

Please join the St Peter’s family in praying for Pope Leo XIV’s continued healing. 

May God renew his strength, grant him peace and surround him with loving care.
We also remember everyone who is unwell and give thanks for the doctors, nurses and caregivers who support those in need each day. PRAYER FOR POPE LEO XIV
May God’s healing love bring comfort, strength and hope to all. Amen. 

#StPetersFamily #PopeLeoXIV #PrayerForHealing
🎓 GATEWAYS GRADUATION

A huge well done to our Year 11 students, who celebrated their Gateways Graduation today @officialuom, marking the end of their five-year journey with the programme.

A fantastic milestone and a great opportunity to reflect on the experiences, skills and achievements they have gained along the way.

Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏

#StPetersFamily #Year11 #Gateways #Graduation #StrivingForExcellence
🎓 GATEWAYS GRADUATION

A huge well done to our Year 11 students, who celebrated their Gateways Graduation today @officialuom, marking the end of their five-year journey with the programme.

A fantastic milestone and a great opportunity to reflect on the experiences, skills and achievements they have gained along the way.

Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏

#StPetersFamily #Year11 #Gateways #Graduation #StrivingForExcellence
🎓 GATEWAYS GRADUATION A huge well done to our Year 11 students, who celebrated their Gateways Graduation today @officialuom, marking the end of their five-year journey with the programme. A fantastic milestone and a great opportunity to reflect on the experiences, skills and achievements they have gained along the way. Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏 #StPetersFamily #Year11 #Gateways #Graduation #StrivingForExcellence
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Well done to our fantastic students in the Resource Provision for putting on a wonderful Afternoon Tea! 🫖🍰

Our Year 7 parents, governors and Senior Leadership Team all enjoyed the afternoon and had the chance to see the students showcase their skills, confidence and teamwork.

We are incredibly proud of everything they achieved — a lovely afternoon and a real celebration of our students. 👏

#StPetersFamily #StrivingForExcellence #Achievement #Responsibility
Well done to our fantastic students in the Resource Provision for putting on a wonderful Afternoon Tea! 🫖🍰

Our Year 7 parents, governors and Senior Leadership Team all enjoyed the afternoon and had the chance to see the students showcase their skills, confidence and teamwork.

We are incredibly proud of everything they achieved — a lovely afternoon and a real celebration of our students. 👏

#StPetersFamily #StrivingForExcellence #Achievement #Responsibility
Well done to our fantastic students in the Resource Provision for putting on a wonderful Afternoon Tea! 🫖🍰

Our Year 7 parents, governors and Senior Leadership Team all enjoyed the afternoon and had the chance to see the students showcase their skills, confidence and teamwork.

We are incredibly proud of everything they achieved — a lovely afternoon and a real celebration of our students. 👏

#StPetersFamily #StrivingForExcellence #Achievement #Responsibility
Well done to our fantastic students in the Resource Provision for putting on a wonderful Afternoon Tea! 🫖🍰

Our Year 7 parents, governors and Senior Leadership Team all enjoyed the afternoon and had the chance to see the students showcase their skills, confidence and teamwork.

We are incredibly proud of everything they achieved — a lovely afternoon and a real celebration of our students. 👏

#StPetersFamily #StrivingForExcellence #Achievement #Responsibility
Well done to our fantastic students in the Resource Provision for putting on a wonderful Afternoon Tea! 🫖🍰 Our Year 7 parents, governors and Senior Leadership Team all enjoyed the afternoon and had the chance to see the students showcase their skills, confidence and teamwork. We are incredibly proud of everything they achieved — a lovely afternoon and a real celebration of our students. 👏 #StPetersFamily #StrivingForExcellence #Achievement #Responsibility
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🌍 YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 🌊

Our KS3 pupils recently took part in a Geography competition, creating posters for the Royal Geographical Society’s Young Geographer of the Year Award around this year’s theme: Amazing Rivers.

After some fantastic entries, our Geography teachers selected three winning posters to be entered into the national RGS competition:

🏆 Aila – Year 7
🏆 Lauren – Year 8
🏆 Gianna – Year 9

Each winner received a world map notebook as their prize, and their work will now go up against entries from schools across the country.

A huge well done to everyone who took part.
#rgs #geographers
🌍 YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 🌊

Our KS3 pupils recently took part in a Geography competition, creating posters for the Royal Geographical Society’s Young Geographer of the Year Award around this year’s theme: Amazing Rivers.

After some fantastic entries, our Geography teachers selected three winning posters to be entered into the national RGS competition:

🏆 Aila – Year 7
🏆 Lauren – Year 8
🏆 Gianna – Year 9

Each winner received a world map notebook as their prize, and their work will now go up against entries from schools across the country.

A huge well done to everyone who took part.
#rgs #geographers
🌍 YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 🌊

Our KS3 pupils recently took part in a Geography competition, creating posters for the Royal Geographical Society’s Young Geographer of the Year Award around this year’s theme: Amazing Rivers.

After some fantastic entries, our Geography teachers selected three winning posters to be entered into the national RGS competition:

🏆 Aila – Year 7
🏆 Lauren – Year 8
🏆 Gianna – Year 9

Each winner received a world map notebook as their prize, and their work will now go up against entries from schools across the country.

A huge well done to everyone who took part.
#rgs #geographers
🌍 YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 🌊

Our KS3 pupils recently took part in a Geography competition, creating posters for the Royal Geographical Society’s Young Geographer of the Year Award around this year’s theme: Amazing Rivers.

After some fantastic entries, our Geography teachers selected three winning posters to be entered into the national RGS competition:

🏆 Aila – Year 7
🏆 Lauren – Year 8
🏆 Gianna – Year 9

Each winner received a world map notebook as their prize, and their work will now go up against entries from schools across the country.

A huge well done to everyone who took part.
#rgs #geographers
🌍 YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 🌊 Our KS3 pupils recently took part in a Geography competition, creating posters for the Royal Geographical Society’s Young Geographer of the Year Award around this year’s theme: Amazing Rivers. After some fantastic entries, our Geography teachers selected three winning posters to be entered into the national RGS competition: 🏆 Aila – Year 7 🏆 Lauren – Year 8 🏆 Gianna – Year 9 Each winner received a world map notebook as their prize, and their work will now go up against entries from schools across the country. A huge well done to everyone who took part. #rgs #geographers
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Celebrating Black History Month at St Peter’s

This week, our senior prefects have been leading assemblies to mark Black History Month, celebrating Black history, achievement and contributions to society.

Today, Year 11 also welcomed @chaddydixonmasangi and Mrs Masangi from @hideoutyouthzone, who shared their career journeys and spoke about the importance of giving back to the community.

Thank you to our senior prefects and special guests for inspiring our pupils to recognise their potential and make a positive difference.

#BlackHistoryMonth #StPetersFamily #WeAllShineTogether
Celebrating Black History Month at St Peter’s

This week, our senior prefects have been leading assemblies to mark Black History Month, celebrating Black history, achievement and contributions to society.

Today, Year 11 also welcomed @chaddydixonmasangi and Mrs Masangi from @hideoutyouthzone, who shared their career journeys and spoke about the importance of giving back to the community.

Thank you to our senior prefects and special guests for inspiring our pupils to recognise their potential and make a positive difference.

#BlackHistoryMonth #StPetersFamily #WeAllShineTogether
Celebrating Black History Month at St Peter’s This week, our senior prefects have been leading assemblies to mark Black History Month, celebrating Black history, achievement and contributions to society. Today, Year 11 also welcomed @chaddydixonmasangi and Mrs Masangi from @hideoutyouthzone, who shared their career journeys and spoke about the importance of giving back to the community. Thank you to our senior prefects and special guests for inspiring our pupils to recognise their potential and make a positive difference. #BlackHistoryMonth #StPetersFamily #WeAllShineTogether
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Year 11 attend a class Mass - nourished by Scripture and united in prayer, the Mass provided an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their commitment to living out the Gospel values in their daily lives. 

#catholicfaith #stpeters #mass
Year 11 attend a class Mass - nourished by Scripture and united in prayer, the Mass provided an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their commitment to living out the Gospel values in their daily lives. 

#catholicfaith #stpeters #mass
Year 11 attend a class Mass - nourished by Scripture and united in prayer, the Mass provided an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their commitment to living out the Gospel values in their daily lives. 

#catholicfaith #stpeters #mass
Year 11 attend a class Mass - nourished by Scripture and united in prayer, the Mass provided an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their commitment to living out the Gospel values in their daily lives. 

#catholicfaith #stpeters #mass
Year 11 attend a class Mass - nourished by Scripture and united in prayer, the Mass provided an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their commitment to living out the Gospel values in their daily lives. 

#catholicfaith #stpeters #mass
Year 11 attend a class Mass - nourished by Scripture and united in prayer, the Mass provided an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their commitment to living out the Gospel values in their daily lives. #catholicfaith #stpeters #mass
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🙏 Praying for Pope Leo XIV

Please join the St Peter’s family in praying for Pope Leo XIV’s continued healing. 

May God renew his strength, grant him peace and surround him with loving care.
We also remember everyone who is unwell and give thanks for the doctors, nurses and caregivers who support those in need each day. PRAYER FOR POPE LEO XIV
May God’s healing love bring comfort, strength and hope to all. Amen. 

#StPetersFamily #PopeLeoXIV #PrayerForHealing
🙏 Praying for Pope Leo XIV Please join the St Peter’s family in praying for Pope Leo XIV’s continued healing. May God renew his strength, grant him peace and surround him with loving care. We also remember everyone who is unwell and give thanks for the doctors, nurses and caregivers who support those in need each day. PRAYER FOR POPE LEO XIV May God’s healing love bring comfort, strength and hope to all. Amen. #StPetersFamily #PopeLeoXIV #PrayerForHealing
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OFSTED 2026: EXCEPTIONAL

We are delighted to share our exceptional Ofsted report!
St Peter’s has been judged ‘EXCEPTIONAL’ in four areas and 2 ‘STRONG’ judgements, with safeguarding standards met. Ofsted reserves ‘Exceptional’ for practice among the very best nationally, and national data shows that only 3% of schools inspected under the new framework received even one Exceptional judgement.