Best secondary schools in Peterborough
School lists should be tied to postcode sectors because migration is fast here. This ranking covers 14 secondary schools in the Peterborough local authority. Postcode area PE7 has the highest average school score (62.5 across 3 schools), while PE4 sits at the lower end (3.7). 86% of ranked Peterborough secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Peterborough on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Peterborough comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–14 in the Peterborough ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | City of Peterborough Academy | 20.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | Thomas Deacon Academy | 18.4 | Good | All-through |
| 13 | Ken Stimpson Academy | 7 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 14 | Queen Katharine Academy | 0.3 | Inadequate | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Peterborough
What is the best secondary school in Peterborough?
The King's (The Cathedral) School is the top-ranked secondary school in Peterborough (LocaleIQ score 97.2 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 63.2. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Peterborough secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Peterborough?
Winyates Primary School tops the Peterborough primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.9). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 76% · higher 21%. See the full primary school ranking for Peterborough for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Peterborough have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Peterborough: The King's (The Cathedral) School (Attainment 8 63.2); Arthur Mellows Village College (Attainment 8 46.5); Ormiston Bushfield Academy (Attainment 8 46.3). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Peterborough are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
1 secondary school in the Peterborough ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: The King's (The Cathedral) School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Peterborough?
This ranking covers 14 secondary schools in the Peterborough comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Peterborough has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, PE7 has the strongest cluster — 62.5 average across 3 ranked secondary schools. PE4 sits at the lower end (3.7 average). School lists should be tied to postcode sectors because migration is fast here. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.