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Queen Katharine Academy
Mountsteven Avenue, Walton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6HX, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.3 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,685
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges in delivering quality education, reflected in a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.5 and only 41% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably low, with just 30% recommending the school, indicating concerns within the community. Limited pathways to higher education, with only 57% progressing to university and a mere 2% reaching top-third institutions, further highlight the need for improvement.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 32.5 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 57% | 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%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 105 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★2.0
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
Good range of subjects
67%
My child makes good progress
49%
School has high expectations
49%
My child feels safe
44%
My child is happy
42%
Progress is communicated
41%
School supports development
35%
I'd recommend this school
30%
School responds to concerns
29%
Behaviour is good
26%
School keeps me informed
21%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.2%
White Other24.0%
Asian Pakistani11.9%
Black African9.1%
Asian Other3.4%
Gypsy/Roma3.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.5%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.60751, -0.26905 · PE4 6HX
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN145051
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.qka.education
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Katharine Academy rated by Ofsted?
Queen Katharine Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Queen Katharine Academy a good school?
Queen Katharine Academy scores 0.3/100 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.
What do parents say about Queen Katharine Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Queen Katharine Academy receives a satisfaction score of 40% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Queen Katharine Academy in GCSEs?
Queen Katharine Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.5. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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