Jack Hunt Academy

Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form

Part of KEYS ACADEMIES TRUST

Bradwell Road, Peterborough, PE3 9PY

01733 263526 · School website · Map and directions

OfstedGoodInspected 15 November 2023
Grade 5 or above in English and maths38%England 45% · 2024/25
10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Higher than 36% of 3,259 state secondary schools in England.
Pupils1,939Room for 1,950 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 1,724 in 2019, 1,794 in 2021, 1,833 in 2022, 1,870 in 2023, 1,878 in 2024, 1,891 in 2025, 1,939 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place0.9288 for 324 places, September 2026
10th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Higher than 36% of 3,219 state secondary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 November 2023.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Sixth formGood
SafeguardingEffective

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

What parents say

46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.

Peterborough comparisons use the 9 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 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.

StatementThis schoolPeterboroughEngland
My child is happy at this school
Joint 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough.
Higher than 20% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
70% 75% 88%
My child feels safe at this school
5th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough.
Higher than 15% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
70% 78% 90%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
5th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough.
Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
54% 68% 84%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied
8th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough.
Higher than 4% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
25% 40% 49%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern
5th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough.
Higher than 18% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
54% 61% 75%
I would recommend this school to another parent
4th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough.
Higher than 18% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
61%said yes 68% 84%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.

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Results

GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25

325 pupils in this year group.

38% — about the same as the Peterborough average, and 7 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolPeterboroughEngland
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38% 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. 44.2 43 46.1
EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. 3.8 3.6 4.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
20% 30% 40% 50% 60% England 2022/23: 45%England 2023/24: 46%England 2024/25: 45% This school 2022/23: 33%This school 2023/24: 31%This school 2024/25: 38% This school England 45% 2022/23 33% 2023/24 31% 2024/25 38%

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.

325 pupils in this year group.

88% — 4 points below the Peterborough average, and 4 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolPeterboroughEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. 88% 92% 92%
School sixth form 49% 49% 34%
Sixth form college 0% – 13%
Further education college 37% 37% 37%
Apprenticeship Not published 2% 3%
Work 2% 2% 3%

"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
91%88%

Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25

99 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolPeterboroughEngland
Average A level grade C+ C+ B-
A level exams graded A* or A 14% 21% 26%
A level exams graded A* to B 39% 47% 53%
Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. 31.7 32.3 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
25 30 35 40 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 30.1This school 2023/24: 28.6This school 2024/25: 31.7 This school England 35 2022/23 30.1 2023/24 28.6 2024/25 31.7

A level subjects, 2024/25

19 subjects, 228 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Sociology 31 0% 13% 20%
Psychology 29 0% 0% 19%
Business Studies:Single 24 4% 17% 16%
Economics 19 0% 16% 26%
Biology 17 6% 12% 27%
English Language and Literature 15 0% 13% 16%
Mathematics 14 21% 29% 40%
Chemistry 13 0% 15% 30%
Physical Education / Sports Studies 11 0% 0% 17%
History 10 0% 10% 23%
English Literature 9 0% 0% 23%
Physics 8 13% 13% 31%
Religious Studies 7 0% 0% 22%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Mathematics (Further), Spanish, Art and Design (Fine Art), Urdu, Music.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

After sixth form

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

124 students in this year group.

81% — 4 points above the Peterborough average, and 2 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolPeterboroughEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 81% 77% 79%
Apprenticeship 2% 7% 7%
Work 16% 34% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
90%81%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Going on to university

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

113 students in this year group.

83% — 26 points above the Peterborough average, and 23 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolPeterboroughEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 83% 57% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 12% 13% 19%

Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time

2023/242024/25
84%83%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 offered324
Families who put it first288
Of those, offered a place279 (97%)
Families who listed it at all501

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9

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.

Admissions dates and schools in Peterborough

Pupils, staff and SEND

Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 6 places for physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.

PupilsThis schoolPeterboroughEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
7th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
36.9% 32.8%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
16th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
1.4% 2.5%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
11th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
8.9% 10.1%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
3rd highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
44.5% 27.5%* 19.2%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
4th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Lower than 62% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
7.7% 8.2%* 8.4%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
9th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Lower than 44% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
24.6% 24.1%* 23.4%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
10th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Lower than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
22.8 29.6 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
12th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
10.8% 9.3% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils 0.21% 0.29% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
2nd highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Higher than 92% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
19.6 17.2 16.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
2nd highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Higher than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
13.3 11.0 11.8
Teachers who left during the year
9th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough.
Higher than 38% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
11.4% 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.

SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).

Nearby secondary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Jack Hunt Academy's Ofsted rating?

Jack Hunt Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 November 2023.

How did Jack Hunt Academy do in its GCSEs?

In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.

Would parents recommend Jack Hunt Academy?

61% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Jack Hunt Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is Jack Hunt Academy oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 288 families put Jack Hunt Academy as their first choice for 324 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 279 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.