The school population is over 1000. Each year group is divided into at least seven form groups. The school inclusion structure is overseen by the Associate Principal Mr Richards and led by the Inclusion Manager. The year groups all have Form Mentor and an Inclusion Leader.

The school is ideally constituted in size, with year groups normally totalling 150 students; sufficiently large to offer good facilities, with an excellent team of specialist staff, but not so large that children feel lost or not known within the system. The presence of a viable, successful and supportive Sixth Form also adds to an atmosphere of calm and community.

The organisation of the curriculum is such that, from Year 8 onwards, students are grouped according to ability in subject-related skills. Accepting students from a large number of primary schools, the school takes care to ensure accurate diagnosis of ability and, alongside this, the stretching of achievement to match potential. An atmosphere of high expectation, purposeful activity and a strong partnership of home and school summarise the overall climate of learning that pervades S. Peter's.

As an 11-18 school, S. Peter's views the issues of curricular continuity very seriously, with emphasis laid on preparation for high levels of achievement. Although we are proud to be a designated Technology College, all subjects are offered with equal commitment and deemed to be of equal value. Indeed, with than a broad, balanced curriculum. Well-qualified and committed teachers plan courses suited for continued study from entry, right through to Advanced Level examination. A strong team of Senior Tutors take additional responsibility across the school organisation in ensuring a consistent approach within standards of work, discipline and appearance.

As a Technology College, S. Peter's is proud of firmly established Faculties of Science, Mathematics and Technology where students gain computer skills, which, in turn, are used in other subjects as part of their educational experience throughout the school, and in their adult life. Elementary electronics, together with an appreciation of quality in designing and making are also key elements of Lower School courses allowing students to opt for a breadth of courses in Design and Technology including Electronic Systems at Key Stage 4 and in the Sixth Form. As well as providing a number of applied courses at S. Peter’s, structures are in place which allow students from S. Peter’s and other city schools to benefit from additional opportunities provided by the Wolverhampton 14-19 Partnership arrangements within the city.