The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.2
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.92
Band 5Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 87 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 470
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 36.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Mawby
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Park Crescent Campus, Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmInspire Education Group
16 plus · Very close
Thomas Deacon Academy
All-through · Grammar · Very close
Queen's Drive Infant School
Primary · 537m away
The King's (The Cathedral) School
All-through · Grammar · 673m away
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Primary · 717m away
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 761m away
City of Peterborough Academy
Secondary · 804m away
Medeshamstede Academy
Free school · 808m away
Questions parents ask
What is Greater Peterborough UTC's Ofsted rating?
Greater Peterborough UTC was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greater Peterborough UTC?
Greater Peterborough UTC currently has 470 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greater Peterborough UTC take?
Greater Peterborough UTC caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Greater Peterborough UTC?
Greater Peterborough UTC is in Peterborough, PE1 4DZ, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greater Peterborough UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, Greater Peterborough UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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