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St Peter's School
St Peter's Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DD, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.4 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,525
Capacity
1,585
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 81% nationally for Attainment 8. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities, currently at just 4%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with a moderate level of parental satisfaction indicated by its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
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%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 45 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.6%
White Other15.4%
Black African6.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.2%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.33918, -0.18552 · PE29 7DD
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137248
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stpetershuntingdon.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's School rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2017.
Is St Peter's School a good school?
St Peter's School scores 25.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 St Peter's School in GCSEs?
St Peter's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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