City of Peterborough Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Reeves Way Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5LQ |
| Phone | 01733821440 |
| Reference Number | 139082 |
City of Peterborough Academy has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from an inadequate rating to a good standard across several areas including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school culture has improved, allowing pupils to feel safe, respected, and valued, which contributes to their happiness and academic success. The trust's involvement has been essential in fostering these improvements through a well-structured curriculum and dedicated support for students, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 830 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.13%
Girls: 46.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 51.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 64 | 147 |
| 8 | 90 | 85 | 175 |
| 9 | 95 | 74 | 169 |
| 10 | 87 | 83 | 170 |
| 11 | 86 | 83 | 169 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.9% |
| White, Other | 26.6% |
| Pakistani | 11% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.6% |
| African | 5.1% |
| Asian, Other | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, cared for, and valued.
- There is a strong culture of respect and high expectations for behavior.
- Pupils produce high-quality work and achieve well in their examinations.
- Well-structured curriculum that meets National Curriculum aims.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND allows them to thrive.
- Strong leadership and shared vision among staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently adapt their teaching to meet individual pupil needs.
- Some pupils continue to use inappropriate language, indicating that the positive culture is not yet fully embedded.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 63 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 47 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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0.22 miles |
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Queen's Drive Infant School
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0.82 miles |
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Lime Academy Parnwell
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0.82 miles |
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All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School
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0.96 miles |
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1.04 miles |
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The Beeches Primary School
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1.12 miles |
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Fulbridge Academy
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1.53 miles |
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West Town Primary Academy
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1.58 miles |
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1.72 miles |
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Manor Drive Primary Academy
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1.75 miles |
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1.82 miles |
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Brewster Avenue Infant School
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Medeshamstede Academy
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0.03 miles |
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