St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville

About St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville

We are a two-form entry school that serves the parishes of Waterlooville and Horndean, welcoming all children aged 4 to 11 from the local and wider community to learn, grow and flourish within the St Peter’s family.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Richard Cunningham

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 57 responses • 13% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.3% positive 1.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.2% positive 1.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

100% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

96.5% positive

My child does well at this school

96.5% positive 3.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 57 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

19.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

75.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emma G Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 1, 2023

4.0

"A Happy and Supportive Environment"

We've been really pleased with the progress our child has made at St Peter's. The school's commitment to academic excellence, physical education, and arts is evident in the variety of extracurricular activities they offer. The teachers are always available to offer help and support.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Lily S Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Our Family's St Peter's Journey"

We've been part of the St Peter's family for 7 years now, and it's been an incredible experience. The values they instill in the children - love, friendship, and kindness - are truly inspiring. Our child has grown so much, thanks to the dedicated teachers and staff.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca C Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 15, 2021

3.0

"Mixed Feelings about St Peter's"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience at St Peter's. On the one hand, our child has made some wonderful friends, and the teachers seem committed to their work. On the other hand, we've struggled with the communication between home and school, and the school's approach to homework can be a bit overwhelming at times.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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James M Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 20, 2021

5.0

"A School that Truly Cares"

As a former parent of St Peter's, I can confidently say that the school's Catholic values and family atmosphere make it a truly special place. The staff were always willing to listen to our concerns and work with us to support our child's education. We're grateful for the time our child spent at St Peter's.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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