St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School

Leadership strategy includes 'Excellent Pastoral Support' with a child-centred approach with clear expectations, routines, rewards and sanctions

“Excellent Pastoral Support – Child centred approach with clear expectations, routines, rewards and sanctions”

Art A Level has an outstanding reputation for student success and forward-thinking teaching.

“St Peter’s Art A Level provides exciting, diverse and challenging creative opportunities. It has established an outstanding reputation for student success, developed through experimental and forward-thinking teaching and learning.”

Biology A Level covers advanced topics like genetic engineering and physiology with strong practical/investigative focus.

“studying topics ranging from human and animal physiology, to plant biochemistry, genetics and genetic engineering”

Art and Photography courses include gallery visits, artist workshops and residential fieldwork as part of the curriculum.

“Gallery visits, artist workshops and residential fieldwork also form an important part of a rich and rewarding curriculum.”

An alumni testimonial credits involvement in theatre and dramatic arts at the school with building confidence.

“Being involved in the theatre and dramatic arts gave me confidence and a belief that I could achieve anything”

Mission built on three core Lasallian elements: Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts, Transforming Lives

“our mission as a Lasallian school has three elements at its core: Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts, Transforming Lives.”

St Peter's is a Catholic faith school serving the Catholic community, though it welcomes applications from other faith and non-faith families.

“St Peter’s is a religious school serving the Catholic community across all of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and parts of Hampshire and Dorset. Whilst it prioritises children who have been Baptised Catholic, applications from other faith and non-faith families are warmly welcomed.”

Sixth form courses emphasise developing independent learning skills.

“The course offers individual and group research, investigations and fieldwork that will develop independent learning as a Sixth Form student.”

Sixth form offers A Level courses across subjects including Art & Design, Art Based Photography, and Biology.

“A LEVEL COURSES”

School holds Open Evenings for prospective families, with a specific one tailored to Sixth Form entrants.

“We have three Open Evenings available, tailored to each of our phases: Primary , Secondary , and Sixth Form .”

Biology A Level requires GCSE Biology Grade 6 or Combined Science Grade 6-6 plus Maths or English Grade 6.

“GCSE Biology Grade 6 or Combined Science (Trilogy) Grade 6-6 plus GCSE Mathematics Grade 6 or GCSE English (Language or Literature) Grade 6.”

Art courses lead to creative degree/foundation pathways such as Architecture, Design, Illustration, Textiles/Fashion, Animation or Filmmaking.

“Popular pathways include Architecture, Design, Illustration, Textiles/Fashion, Animation or Filmmaking. The majority of successful Art students continue to an Art, Design or Lens-based Degree or Foundation course.”

Biology A Level can lead to careers/degrees in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Dietetics.

“An A Level qualification in Biology can lead to careers in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Dietetics, Physioth”