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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Peterborough District

Schools across Peterborough district. Explore 17 secondary schools in Peterborough District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are The King's (The Cathedral) School, The Peterborough School, and Iqra Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Peterborough District

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Peterborough District46%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Peterborough District43.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Peterborough District19%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Peterborough District3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Peterborough District7.0/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Peterborough District

46%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Peterborough District

43.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Peterborough District

19%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Peterborough District

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Peterborough District

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Peterborough District

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The King's (The Cathedral) School
Cathedral Quarter
The Peterborough School
Longthorpe
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Iqra Academy
Westwood
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Arthur Mellows Village College
Glinton
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Orton Goldhay
Nene Park Academy
Orton Longueville
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Eastgate
Stanground Academy
Stanground
Jack Hunt Academy
Bretton
Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Hampton Gardens
Thomas Deacon Academy
City Centre
City of Peterborough Academy
Eastgate
Hampton College
Hampton Vale
Ken Stimpson Academy
Werrington
Queen Katharine Academy
Walton
Greater Peterborough UTC
Park Crescent
Manor Drive Secondary Academy
Millfield