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City of Peterborough Academy
Reeves Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5LQ, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.4 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
830
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with its GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 82% nationally. While 50% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 and above, which stands at 31%. Parent satisfaction and community engagement can be explored further, as the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 23% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 4 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 17% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.9%
White Other26.6%
Asian Pakistani11.0%
Mixed Other6.6%
Asian Other5.1%
Black African5.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Other2.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.58439, -0.22117 · PE1 5LQ
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN139082
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is City of Peterborough Academy rated by Ofsted?
City of Peterborough Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2024.
Is City of Peterborough Academy a good school?
City of Peterborough Academy scores 23.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 City of Peterborough Academy in GCSEs?
City of Peterborough Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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