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The Peterborough School
Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6AP, Peterborough
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
514
Capacity
600
Ages
4–20
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 60.8 and 96% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Additionally, 73% of pupils attain grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, indicating a robust level of achievement. However, with only 36% of students entering the EBacc, there may be opportunities for further academic enrichment in this area.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 60.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 96% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 73% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | No UK data |
Location
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52.57384, -0.26012 · PE3 6AP
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN110910
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Peterborough School rated by Ofsted?
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Is The Peterborough School a good school?
The Peterborough School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Peterborough School in GCSEs?
The Peterborough School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.8. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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