The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,104
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY)
- Head
- Miss Dawn White (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sir Harry Smith Community College a selective school?
No. Sir Harry Smith Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir Harry Smith Community College's Ofsted rating?
Sir Harry Smith Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Harry Smith Community College?
Sir Harry Smith Community College currently has 1,104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Harry Smith Community College take?
Sir Harry Smith Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Harry Smith Community College?
Sir Harry Smith Community College is in Peterborough, PE7 1XB, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Harry Smith Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Harry Smith Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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