St John Plessington Catholic College
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John Plessington Catholic College is a secondary school in Wirral for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. It ranks 9th of 10 secondary schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 16 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Requires improvement
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education. Leaders expect them to behave well and succeed academically. Pupils and students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), get the right support at the right time. They achieve well. Pupils and students in the sixth form value the wider opportunities that leaders provide. For example, pupils can join the student council, the anti-bullying team and take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Students in the sixth form develop their independence and social skills through enrichment activities such as the scholars programme, community volunteering opportunities and a driving safety-awareness programme. Most pupils are happy at school and feel safe. They know who to turn to if they are worried about anything. Despite this, some pupils are not confident that leaders will deal with their concerns. Pupils' behaviour is improving rapidly. Most pupils behave well and act respectfully towards each other. When pupils report bullying or discrimination, staff deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils and students in the diversity and equalities group told inspectors about the work that they are doing to help everyone feel welcome.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not identify and address pupils' misconceptions as quickly as they should. This hinders how well some pupils build on their prior knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to check that pupils' knowledge is secure before moving on to new learning.
- A small number of older pupils do not behave as well as leaders expect. At times, this undermines the positive and respectful culture that leaders have established. Leaders should ensure that all staff implement the new behaviour policy consistently well, so that these pupils develop positive attitudes towards staff and each other.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
267 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
73 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,556 pupils on roll, with places for 1,800
Schools near St John Plessington Catholic College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Bebington | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.3 |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 69.3 |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 65.4 |
| Prenton High School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton Square | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 4.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Peadar McLoughlin
- Phone
- 01516455049
- Address
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LF
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 139031
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.