The King's (The Cathedral) School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2UE |
| Phone | 01733751541 |
| Reference Number | 136398 |
The King's (The Cathedral) School is performing exceptionally well, maintaining its outstanding rating across all areas since its last inspection, which occurred over a decade ago. The school fosters an environment where pupils excel academically and develop important life skills through a well-rounded curriculum that extends beyond standard requirements. The leadership team is proactive in ensuring the school remains forward-thinking, adapting to educational changes and striving to provide the best for its students. With a strong emphasis on character development, the school cultivates a supportive culture and promotes high expectations among both students and staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1261 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.58%
Girls: 52.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 7 | 82 | 98 | 180 |
| 8 | 75 | 78 | 153 |
| 9 | 97 | 84 | 181 |
| 10 | 76 | 74 | 150 |
| 11 | 77 | 70 | 147 |
| 12 | 91 | 101 | 192 |
| 13 | 78 | 119 | 197 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.9% |
| African | 13.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% |
| White, Other | 8.3% |
| Indian | 7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The King's School (the Cathedral School) | |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all subjects.
- High levels of pupil engagement and respect within the school.
- Strong support systems for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Opportunities for personal and cultural development through various events.
- Well-sequenced curriculum that enhances learning retention.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 63.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 75.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 87.8% |
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 | 40.6 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 40.22 |
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 | 28.1% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 176 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 93 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 96 | 36 |
Previous Years
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