The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.8
17.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
31.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–20
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 514
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Head
- Mr Adrian Meadows (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Beeches Independent School
Independent · 368m away
West Town Primary Academy
Primary · 483m away
The Pupil Referral Service, Peterborough
Pupil referral unit · 483m away
The Beeches Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Nene Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Jack Hunt School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Jack Hunt Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Clare Lodge
Secure units · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Peterborough School a selective school?
Yes. The Peterborough School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend The Peterborough School?
The Peterborough School currently has 514 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Peterborough School take?
The Peterborough School caters for pupils aged 4 to 20.
Where is The Peterborough School?
The Peterborough School is in Peterborough, PE3 6AP, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Peterborough School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Peterborough School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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