The Peterborough School
The Peterborough School is an independent school in Peterborough for pupils aged 4 to 20. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 486 pupils on roll. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 64.5, and 83% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-20 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Thorpe Road Peterborough PE3 6AP |
| Phone | 01733343357 |
| Reference Number | 110910 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 486 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.56%
Girls: 51.44% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 64.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 82.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 90% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.54 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.67 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 25% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 22.2% of pupils at The Peterborough School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.8% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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Gladstone Primary Academy
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Longthorpe Primary Academy
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Bishop Creighton Academy
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Woodston Primary School
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Queen's Drive Infant School
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Highlees Primary School
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1.18 miles |
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Nova Primary Academy
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1.2 miles |
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Old Fletton Primary School
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School
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1.4 miles |
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Lime Academy Abbotsmede
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1.4 miles |
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Ravensthorpe Primary Academy
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1.46 miles |
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| Name | Distance |
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The Beeches Independent School
45 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AN |
0.23 miles |
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Jack Hunt Academy
Bradwell Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9PY |
0.75 miles |
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Clare Lodge
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The King's (The Cathedral) School
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Thomas Deacon Academy
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Greater Peterborough UTC
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Inspire Education Group
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1.56 miles |
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1.79 miles |
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1.81 miles |
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Nene Park Academy
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1.81 miles |
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Lime Academy Orton
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Iqra Academy
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Queen Katharine Academy
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Manor Drive Secondary Academy
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2.71 miles |
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How many pupils does The Peterborough School have?
The Peterborough School has 486 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Peterborough School cover?
The Peterborough School for pupils aged 4 to 20.
What are The Peterborough School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 64.5, and 83% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is The Peterborough School?
The Peterborough School is at Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AP.