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Schools in Peterborough

  • 83State-funded schools
  • 61Primary
  • 15Secondary
  • 5Special
  • East of EnglandRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
83%
close to England (84%)
2,762 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
95%
2 pts above England (92%)
2,365 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
2.2
close to England median (2.2)
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Peterborough
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
83%got their first choice
close to England (84%)

2,762 applicants · 3.4% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 83%; England 84%
  2. 2025 81%; England 84%
  3. 2024 83%; England 83%
  4. 2023 84%; England 83%
  5. 2022 84%; England 83%
  6. 2021 77%; England 81%
  7. 2020 82%; England 82%
  8. 2019 84%; England 81%
  9. 2018 81%; England 82%
  10. 2017 86%; England 83%
  11. 2016 85%; England 84%
  12. 2015 86%; England 84%
  13. 2014 87%; England 85%
  • Peterborough
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,76282.9%96.6%3.4%
Sep 20252,81980.8%96.5%3.5%
Sep 20242,88282.6%96.2%3.8%
Sep 20232,90384.4%96.6%3.4%
Sep 20222,73583.7%97.0%3.0%
Sep 20212,74176.8%93.1%6.9%
Sep 20202,64481.5%95.2%4.8%
Sep 20192,65984.1%97.0%3.0%
Sep 20182,46880.6%94.4%5.6%
Sep 20172,34785.6%97.7%2.3%
Sep 20162,25285.4%96.9%3.1%
Sep 20152,17785.9%98.3%1.7%
Sep 20142,01286.7%98.4%1.6%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
95%got their first choice
2 pts above England (92%)

2,365 applicants · 1.1% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 95%; England 92%
  2. 2025 96%; England 93%
  3. 2024 94%; England 93%
  4. 2023 95%; England 92%
  5. 2022 94%; England 92%
  6. 2021 94%; England 92%
  7. 2020 93%; England 90%
  8. 2019 90%; England 91%
  9. 2018 91%; England 91%
  10. 2017 91%; England 90%
  11. 2016 88%; England 88%
  12. 2015 91%; England 88%
  13. 2014 88%; England 88%
  • Peterborough
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,36594.8%98.9%1.1%
Sep 20252,47896.1%99.4%0.6%
Sep 20242,43794.4%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20232,55195.1%98.7%1.3%
Sep 20222,60894.4%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20212,59193.6%98.7%1.3%
Sep 20202,77193.4%98.7%1.3%
Sep 20192,87090.4%97.2%2.8%
Sep 20182,82691.1%98.2%1.8%
Sep 20172,80191.4%97.8%2.2%
Sep 20162,86387.6%96.6%3.4%
Sep 20152,82390.9%97.9%2.1%
Sep 20142,78588.2%96.2%3.8%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 7 schools of 83 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (5)
  • Post-16 provision (1)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 54 schools · graded 2011 to 2024

  • Outstanding3
  • Good45
  • Requires improvement6
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 21 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education31521
Behaviour and attitudes416–1
Personal development7131–
Leadership and management4161–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 1.

Latest report cards

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Secondary schools in Peterborough

15 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
The King's (The Cathedral) School Faith Outstanding2024 5.5 applications per place 60.9 14%
Greater Peterborough UTC Good2022 3.2 applications per place 46.7 35%
Manor Drive Secondary Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 3.1 applications per place – 42%
Hampton College Good2023 2.7 applications per place 48.3 25%
Hampton Gardens Secondary School 2026 2.7 applications per place 47.5 23%
St John Fisher Catholic High School Faith Remains Good2023 2.6 applications per place – –
Nene Park Academy Remains Good2023 2.2 applications per place 47.2 31%
Arthur Mellows Village College Graded · no overall grade2025 2.2 applications per place 44.6 20%
Queen Katharine Academy Serious weaknesses Graded · no overall grade2025 2.1 applications per place 32.5 48%
Ken Stimpson Academy Requires improvement2022 2.0 applications per place 39.4 38%
Thomas Deacon Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 2.0 applications per place 40.4 36%
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place 48.8 38%
Jack Hunt Academy Good2023 1.6 applications per place 45.6 38%
Stanground Academy Good2023 1.5 applications per place 46.9 32%
City of Peterborough Academy Good2024 1.4 applications per place 42.2 49%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Peterborough

61 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Newborough CofE Primary School Faith Requires improvement2023 4.3small intake applications per place – 24%
Norwood Primary School Good2023 3.4 applications per place 83% 33%
Hampton Lakes Primary School Good2024 3.1 applications per place 69% 18%
Woodston Primary School Good2023 3.1 applications per place 58% 33%
Gunthorpe Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.9 applications per place 44% 46%
Oakdale Primary School 2026 2.9 applications per place 78% 15%
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 2.9 applications per place 63% 18%
Thorpe Primary Academy Good2022 2.8 applications per place 63% 33%
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School Faith Good2022 2.7 applications per place 95% 11%
Dogsthorpe Infant School Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place – 52%
Werrington Primary School Good2024 2.7 applications per place 56% 14%
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.7 applications per place 67% 16%
Welbourne Primary Academy Good2023 2.7 applications per place 45% 43%
Gladstone Primary Academy Good2023 2.6 applications per place 44% 43%
Nene Valley Primary School Remains Good2023 2.6 applications per place 76% 9%
Queen's Drive Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.6 applications per place – 24%
Hampton Hargate Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.5 applications per place 77% 18%
Heritage Park Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.5 applications per place 73% 12%
Ormiston Meadows Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 2.5 applications per place 63% 28%
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 2.4 applications per place 60% 21%
Hampton Vale Primary Academy Good2023 2.4 applications per place 73% 18%
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 2.4 applications per place 67% 24%
Longthorpe Primary Academy Good2024 2.4 applications per place 64% 15%
Winyates Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.3 applications per place 76% 48%
Bishop Creighton Academy Good2023 2.3 applications per place 69% 35%
Lime Academy Abbotsmede 2026 2.3 applications per place 57% 42%
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 2.3 applications per place 57% 14%
Southfields Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.2 applications per place 45% 37%
Newark Hill Academy Good2023 2.2 applications per place 73% 33%
John Clare Primary School 2026 2.2 applications per place 91% 12%
Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy Faith Requires improvement2021 2.2 applications per place 63% 15%
Orton Wistow Primary School Good2023 2.1 applications per place 62% 10%
Castor CofE Primary School Faith Good2024 2.1 applications per place 70% 12%
Eyrescroft Primary School 2026 2.1 applications per place 60% 41%
Braybrook Primary Academy Good2023 2.0 applications per place 59% 44%
Brewster Avenue Infant School Remains Good2023 2.0 applications per place – 27%
Northborough Primary School Remains Good2024 2.0 applications per place 74% 13%
Manor Drive Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place – 31%
Ravensthorpe Primary Academy Requires improvement2024 1.9 applications per place 57% 39%
Welland Academy Standards maintained2024 1.9 applications per place 50% 52%
Old Fletton Primary School 2026 1.9 applications per place 67% 40%
West Town Primary Academy Remains Good2022 1.9 applications per place 58% 26%
Nova Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.8 applications per place 70% 44%
Fulbridge Academy Outstanding2024 1.8 applications per place 66% 34%
Highlees Primary School Remains Good2024 1.8 applications per place 67% 54%
Discovery Primary Academy Good2023 1.8 applications per place 63% 40%
The Beeches Primary School Good2023 1.8 applications per place 67% 44%
William Law CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 1.7 applications per place 63% 25%
Paston Ridings Primary School Remains Good2024 1.7 applications per place 76% 55%
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Faith Good2024 1.7 applications per place 36% 30%
Eye CofE Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.6 applications per place 63% 21%
Lime Academy Watergall Requires improvement2024 1.6 applications per place 59% 45%
Saint Michael CofE Primary School Faith Requires improvement2022 1.6 applications per place 64% 19%
Leighton Primary and Preschool Remains Good2024 1.5 applications per place 47% 44%
Lime Academy Parnwell Good2022 1.5 applications per place 63% 66%
The Duke of Bedford Primary School Standards maintained2025 1.5 applications per place 81% 27%
St John's Church School Faith Good2023 1.4 applications per place 85% 32%
Wittering Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.1 applications per place 60% 23%
Dogsthorpe Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 45% 50%
Great Haddon Primary School Not yet inspected no data – –
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Faith Remains Good2023 no data 55% 36%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

7 schools