Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Voluntary aided secondary school in Widnes (Halton).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Faith guides us to inspire every student to be the best they can be at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School, we are a community rooted in faith, learning, and service. Our mission is to educate the whole child, preparing students to become compassionate citizens and lifelong learners, equipped to make a meaningful difference in the world.
We foster a nurturing and ambitious environment where everyone is known, loved, and provided with the opportunity to succeed. We are a school where everyone feels they belong, regardless of background. We are ambitious and expect high standards, challenging all students to be their best.
Every child is given the chance to succeed and grow through a wide range of high-quality academic and extracurricular activities with the right support.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you Do for others what you would want them to do for you Wear full school uniform and bring equipment for learning Attend school each day and be on time Show good manners, listen and respect the opinion of others Celebrate & praise the efforts of ourselves & others Respect the right of others to be safe
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Orchestra
- Stem
- Cognitive Load Theory
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 111457
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Halton
- Constituency
- Widnes and Halewood
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jim Wilson | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Cathy Glanvill | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mike Hewlett | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Geoffrey Golson | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Marie Evans | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Smith | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Phillip Black | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Deborah Banks | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Clare Ogburn | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Neale Vickery | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Danielle Scott Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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