St Peter’s is a slightly larger-than-average Catholic secondary school. The intake is predominantly White British; about one fifth of students comes from minority ethnic backgrounds and about 8% speaks English as an additional language. The proportion of students eligible for support from pupil premium funding is much lower than average. This is money provided to schools by the government for students known to be eligible for free school meals, children looked after by the local authority, or students who are the children of families in the services. The proportion of disabled students or with special educational needs supported at school action is about half the national average. The proportion supported at school action plus, or with a statement of special educational needs, is slightly above average. Fourteen students in Years 10 and 11 attend courses at Guildford College and two at Spectrum Leisure Centre. The school meets the government’s current floor standard, which sets the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress.