The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (134% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 221 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,476
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robin Grover (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oundle Road, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 384m away
Lime Academy Orton
Academy · 556m away
Clayton School
Special school · 766m away
Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation
Primary · 1.2km away
Leighton Primary and Preschool
Primary · 1.2km away
Matley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ormiston Meadows Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Bushfield Community College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Nene Park Academy a selective school?
No. Nene Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Nene Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Nene Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nene Park Academy?
Nene Park Academy currently has 1,476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nene Park Academy take?
Nene Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Nene Park Academy?
Nene Park Academy is in Peterborough, PE2 7EA, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nene Park Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Nene Park Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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