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St Peter's Catholic High School

Howards Lane, Orrell, WN5 8NU

Voluntary aided school for ages 11–16 in Orrell. Mixed intake, Roman Catholic.

St Peter's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided Roman Catholic secondary school in Wigan, teaching around 1,030 boys and girls aged 11 to 16. Ofsted rated it Good in April 2024.

The school says it is committed to a fully rounded Catholic education and to pastoral care that helps each student develop as an individual. It describes a vibrant community with opportunities across sport, the arts and the wider curriculum.

Ages 11–16 · Secondary
1,033 pupils · On roll
Voluntary aided school · Mixed

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