St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
Address: St Catherine's Road
Town/City: BOURNEMOUTH
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH6 4AH
Telephone Number: 01202 421141
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 4-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: St Peter's Catholic Voluntary Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Benedict Doyle
Capacity: 1650
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1967 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 119% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.2%

Location and administration

URN: 137349
DfE Number: 839/5408
UKPRN: 10035195
UPRN: 10013449356
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Bournemouth East (E14001115)
Electoral Ward: East Southbourne & Tuckton (E05012662)
Diocese: RC16(Diocese of Portsmouth (rc))

Easting & Northing: 414741E, 91547N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 26.4" N 1° 47' 32.66" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP6F5+H2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Katharine's Church of England Primary School (1.0km)
  2. Twynham School (1.3km)
  3. Futures Autism Unlimited (1.4km)
  4. The Priory Church of England Primary School (1.4km)
  5. Christchurch Learning Centre (1.7km)
  6. Connie Rothman School (1.7km)
  7. Stourfield Junior School (1.7km)
  8. Stourfield Infant School (1.7km)
  9. Christchurch Junior School (1.9km)
  10. Christchurch Infant School (1.9km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Amy Julia Alderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mr Kieran Allen - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2027.
  • Mrs Tracy Allen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mr Robert John Belcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mr Peter James Booth - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Chastney - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Andrew Downes - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mr Benedict Thomas Howard Doyle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Peter James Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr James Gerrard Gallagher - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Mrs Sylvana Hayes - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mr Andrew David Peter Jennings - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2030.
  • Mrs Louise Margaret McDonald - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Ms Louise Margaret McDonald - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Rev John Frederick Nelson - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 September 2026.
  • Ms Nicole Sharp - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mrs Nicole Sharp - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2025.
  • Mrs Nicole Sharp - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2026.
  • Ms Amaya Silveria - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 February 2028.
  • Mr Glyn Whitworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mr Glyn Whitworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2025.