The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.7 vs national 43.8)
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.7
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 35.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- FOUR CS MAT
- Head
- Mr Damien Whales (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Staniland Way, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6JT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ken Stimpson Academy a selective school?
No. Ken Stimpson Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Ken Stimpson Academy?
Ken Stimpson Academy currently has 1,051 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ken Stimpson Academy take?
Ken Stimpson Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ken Stimpson Academy?
Ken Stimpson Academy is in Peterborough, PE4 6JT, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ken Stimpson Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ken Stimpson Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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