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The King's (The Cathedral) School
Park Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UE, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.1 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,261
Capacity
1,150
Ages
7–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this all-through school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally. A remarkable 89% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 85% progress to university, with over half attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is 41%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be high, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 63.2 | Top 6% UK |
| 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%. | 89% | Top 7% UK |
| 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%. | 76% | Top 7% UK |
| 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%. | 41% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 38% | Top 23% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 56% | Top 20% |
Based on 183 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.9%
Black African13.5%
Asian Pakistani10.9%
White Other8.3%
Asian Indian7.0%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.58170, -0.23872 · PE1 2UE
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN136398
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's (The Cathedral) School rated by Ofsted?
The King's (The Cathedral) School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is The King's (The Cathedral) School a good school?
The King's (The Cathedral) School scores 97.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 King's (The Cathedral) School in GCSEs?
The King's (The Cathedral) School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.2. 89% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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