The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.2
19.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
76%
33.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,261
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- THE KING'S (THE CATHEDRAL) SCHOOL, PETERBOROUGH
- Head
- Mr John Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen's Drive Infant School
Primary · 479m away
The Beeches Primary School
Primary · 587m away
Thomas Deacon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 653m away
Greater Peterborough UTC
Secondary · 673m away
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Primary · 693m away
Inspire Education Group
16 plus · 831m away
Gladstone Primary Academy
Primary · 835m away
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The King's (The Cathedral) School a selective school?
No. The King's (The Cathedral) School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The King's (The Cathedral) School's Ofsted rating?
The King's (The Cathedral) School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The King's (The Cathedral) School?
The King's (The Cathedral) School currently has 1,261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King's (The Cathedral) School take?
The King's (The Cathedral) School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The King's (The Cathedral) School?
The King's (The Cathedral) School is in Peterborough, PE1 2UE, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King's (The Cathedral) School have a sixth form?
Yes, The King's (The Cathedral) School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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