SchoolScoresKen Stimpson Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of FOUR CS MAT
Staniland Way, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6JT
01733 765950 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 5 October 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
187 pupils in this year group.
40% — about the same as the Peterborough average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% | 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. | 41.7 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 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.
206 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the Peterborough average, and about the same as 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. | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 39% | 49% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 51% | 37% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 2% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 92% |
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
42 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 9% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 38% | 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. | 30.4 | 32.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 81 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 11 | 0% | 9% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 9 | 11% | 11% | 38% |
| English Language | 9 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| History | 9 | 0% | 33% | 23% |
| Sociology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| English Literature | 6 | 17% | 17% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Economics, Mathematics, Government and Politics, Chemistry, Geography, Polish, Chinese, Spanish.
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.
65 students in this year group.
75% — 2 points below the Peterborough average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 75% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 25% | 34% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 75% |
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.
57 students in this year group.
60% — 3 points above the Peterborough average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 60% | 57% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 9% | 13% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 73% | 60% |
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 offered | 154 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 130 |
| Of those, offered a place | 130 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 309 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
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 8th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.2% | 32.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 2.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 10.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 27.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 47% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 8.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 34% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.5% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 12% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 49.3 | 29.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 24% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 9.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 47% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 29% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 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
- Queen Katharine Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Iqra Academy 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Arthur Mellows Village College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Manor Drive Secondary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Thomas Deacon Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jack Hunt Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greater Peterborough UTC 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ken Stimpson Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ken Stimpson Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 October 2022.
How did Ken Stimpson Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Ken Stimpson Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 130 families put Ken Stimpson Academy as their first choice for 154 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 130 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 149236.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.