Sir Harry Smith Community College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Eastrea Road Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1XB |
| Phone | 01733703991 |
| Reference Number | 138053 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1104 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.72%
Girls: 49.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 116 | 226 |
| 8 | 112 | 101 | 213 |
| 9 | 83 | 91 | 174 |
| 10 | 89 | 102 | 191 |
| 11 | 114 | 86 | 200 |
| 12 | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| 13 | 29 | 27 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.2% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | School inspection |
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 10 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Sir Harry Smith Community College | |
| 02 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 77 | 30 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 120 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 71 | 33 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 120 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 50 | 44 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 120 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 74 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 55 | 47 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 120 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 31 | 45 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 4 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 46 | 42 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 120 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 62 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 120 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 46 | 59 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 120 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 56 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 120 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 62 | 48 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 62 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 120 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 101 | 19 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.5% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
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 | 29.97 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.69 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 4 |
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