St John Plessington Catholic College is a secondary academy in Wirral, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St John Plessington Catholic College has a Progress 8 score of -0.35 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.7, 48% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 1,544 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.1%, 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.9%.
After leaving St John Plessington Catholic College, student destinations include 50% going on to university and 13% entering apprenticeships.
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St John Plessington Catholic College has a Progress 8 score of -0.35, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
48% of students at St John Plessington Catholic College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St John Plessington Catholic College achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
St John Plessington Catholic College has an overall absence rate of 11.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at St John Plessington Catholic College is 20.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St John Plessington Catholic College has 1,544 pupils on roll.
26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving St John Plessington Catholic College, 50% go on to university and 13% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St John Plessington Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St John Plessington Catholic College is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St John Plessington Catholic College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
164/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
74/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.3
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bebington Rail Station
0.2km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.