The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.56
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 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
- 1,526
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 29.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Van Lier
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Peterborough Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakdale Primary School
Primary · Very close
Southfields Primary School
Primary · 475m away
Southfields Infant School
Primary · 475m away
Saint Michael CofE Primary School
Primary · 816m away
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Heritage Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Old Fletton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stanground Academy a selective school?
No. Stanground Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stanground Academy's Ofsted rating?
Stanground Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanground Academy?
Stanground Academy currently has 1,526 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanground Academy take?
Stanground Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stanground Academy?
Stanground Academy is in Peterborough, PE7 3BY, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanground Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Stanground Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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