The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 325 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 150 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,891
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 36.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- KEYS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Hebblethwaite (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bradwell Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJack Hunt School
Secondary · Very close
Longthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 552m away
Nova Primary Academy
Primary · 739m away
Middleton Primary School
Primary · 740m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Highlees Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Peterborough School
Independent · 1.2km away
West Town Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Jack Hunt Academy a selective school?
No. Jack Hunt Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Jack Hunt Academy's Ofsted rating?
Jack Hunt Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Jack Hunt Academy?
Jack Hunt Academy currently has 1,891 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Jack Hunt Academy take?
Jack Hunt Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Jack Hunt Academy?
Jack Hunt Academy is in Peterborough, PE3 9PY, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Jack Hunt Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Jack Hunt Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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