St Peter's School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | St Peter's Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7DD |
| Phone | 01480459581 |
| Reference Number | 137248 |
St Peter's School continues to demonstrate good overall performance. Pupils express confidence and happiness, feeling safe and supported within a positive school culture. Leaders have made significant efforts to improve behavior and have focused on providing effective support for pupils, particularly those with special educational needs. The curriculum is designed to meet the interests and needs of the students, ensuring they receive relevant teaching and experiences essential for future success. However, there are still areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that all teachers effectively help pupils remember what they have learned across various subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1525 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.74%
Girls: 48.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 128 | 147 | 275 |
| 8 | 134 | 131 | 265 |
| 9 | 156 | 119 | 275 |
| 10 | 140 | 104 | 244 |
| 11 | 140 | 132 | 272 |
| 12 | 43 | 60 | 103 |
| 13 | 48 | 43 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.6% |
| White, Other | 15.4% |
| African | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as St Peter's School | |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
| 03 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy, enjoying positive relationships with staff.
- Leaders have a clear vision for supporting all pupils, including those with SEND.
- The curriculum is well-taught by skilled staff, considering pupils' interests and needs.
- There is a strong focus on extra-curricular activities that enhance student engagement.
- Behaviour across the school is good, with a significant reduction in poor conduct over the years.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, particularly benefiting sixth formers.
- Effective measures are in place for safeguarding and supporting vulnerable pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support from some teachers in helping pupils remember key knowledge across a few subjects.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 22.26 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 24.86 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8.6% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 138 | 36 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Huntingdon Federation Nursery School
Ambury Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1AD |
0.24 miles |
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Huntingdon Primary School
Ambury Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1AD |
0.24 miles |
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Stukeley Meadows Primary School
Wertheim Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6UH |
0.38 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7LA |
0.44 miles |
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Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Buttsgrove Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1PE |
0.66 miles |
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Hartford Junior School
Mayfield Crescent, Hartford, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1UL |
0.67 miles |
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Hartford Infant and Preschool
Mayfield Crescent, Hartford, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1UL |
0.71 miles |
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Cromwell Academy
Parkway, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6JA |
0.94 miles |
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Godmanchester Community Academy
Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2AG |
1.29 miles |
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St Anne's CofE Primary School
London Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2WW |
1.94 miles |
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Godmanchester Bridge Academy
2 Butcher Drive, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NL |
2.13 miles |
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Brampton Village Primary School
The Green, Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4RF |
2.31 miles |
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Houghton Primary School
Chapel Lane, Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AY |
2.72 miles |
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Ermine Street Church Academy
2 Swynford Road, Alconbury Weald, PE28 4XG |
2.86 miles |
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Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School
Cambridge Square, Wyton-on-the-Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2JB |
3.11 miles |
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Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
Wennington Road, Abbots Ripton, Abbots Ripton Cofe Primary, Pe282lt, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2LT |
3.33 miles |
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Alconbury CofE Primary School
School Lane, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4EQ |
3.76 miles |
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Offord Primary School
Millers Close, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5SB |
3.89 miles |
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Hemingford Grey Primary School
St Ives Road, Hemingford Grey, St. Ives Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9DU |
4.05 miles |
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Buckden CofE Primary School
School Lane, Buckden, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TT |
4.06 miles |
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Spring Common Academy
American Lane, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1TQ |
0.54 miles |
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Hinchingbrooke School
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN |
0.99 miles |
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Prestley Wood Academy
Windsor Road, Alconbury Weald, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4BL |
2.74 miles |
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Aurora Fairway School
High Leys, St Ives, PE27 6AL |
4.19 miles |
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St Ivo Academy
High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6RR |
4.27 miles |