SchoolScoresCity of Peterborough Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Reeves Way, Peterborough, PE1 5LQ
01733 821440 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Peterborough comparisons use the 4 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 40% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 85% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 48% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 86% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 30% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 33% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 73% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 79% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 90% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Peterborough figures pool parents at the Peterborough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
155 pupils in this year group.
31% — 8 points below the Peterborough average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 39.3 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
159 pupils in this year group.
86% — 6 points below the Peterborough average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 35% | 49% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 44% | 37% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Peterborough. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 158 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 91 |
| Of those, offered a place | 91 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 227 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.5% | 32.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9% | 10.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.0% | 27.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 8.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 38.0% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 65.4 | 29.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8% | 9.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.72% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 17% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7 | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 43% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 12.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St John Fisher Catholic High School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greater Peterborough UTC 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas Deacon Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- The King's (The Cathedral) School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 76% grade 5+ English and maths
- Manor Drive Secondary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- The Peterborough School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 24% A*/A at A level
- Jack Hunt Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Stanground Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Iqra Academy 2.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Queen Katharine Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is City of Peterborough Academy's Ofsted rating?
City of Peterborough Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 July 2024.
How did City of Peterborough Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 14 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend City of Peterborough Academy?
93% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend City of Peterborough Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is City of Peterborough Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 91 families put City of Peterborough Academy as their first choice for 158 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 91 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139082.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.