The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.5
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
19.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,685
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Taylor (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mountsteven Avenue, Walton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Voyager School
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Discovery Primary Academy
Primary · 369m away
Werrington Primary School
Primary · 647m away
Caverstede Nursery School
Nursery · 675m away
Iqra Academy
Independent · 681m away
Gunthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Heltwate School
Special school · 1.1km away
Lime Academy Watergall
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Katharine Academy a selective school?
No. Queen Katharine Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Queen Katharine Academy's Ofsted rating?
Queen Katharine Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Katharine Academy?
Queen Katharine Academy currently has 1,685 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Katharine Academy take?
Queen Katharine Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Katharine Academy?
Queen Katharine Academy is in Peterborough, PE4 6HX, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Katharine Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Katharine Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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