The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 261 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 152 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,651
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- FOUR CS MAT
- Head
- Mr John Gilligan (Head of College)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Helpston Road, Glinton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7JX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Arthur Mellows Village College a selective school?
No. Arthur Mellows Village College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Arthur Mellows Village College's Ofsted rating?
Arthur Mellows Village College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arthur Mellows Village College?
Arthur Mellows Village College currently has 1,651 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arthur Mellows Village College take?
Arthur Mellows Village College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Arthur Mellows Village College?
Arthur Mellows Village College is in Peterborough, PE6 7JX, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arthur Mellows Village College have a sixth form?
Yes, Arthur Mellows Village College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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