St Peter's Catholic High School

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St. Peter's Catholic High School
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St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane

, ,
WN5 8NU

Coordinates 53°32′28″N2°42′02″W / 53.541197°N 2.700523°W / 53.541197; -2.700523
Information
Type Voluntary aided comprehensive
MottoMission Statement: "A learning and serving community enriched through friendship and Christian faith"
Established1960
Local authority Wigan
Department for Education URN 106537 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Head teacherAndy McGlown [1]
Age11to 16
Enrolment1040 pupils [1]
Website Official website

St. Peter's Catholic High School is located in the Orrell area of Wigan, Greater Manchester, and caters for students from the ages of 11 to 16. [1] Formed in 1960, it is one of the few Catholic comprehensive schools in the Wigan area.

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St. Peter's has three main buildings: Main Build, the New Build and the Sports hall.[ citation needed ]

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