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Peterborough secondary schools offer diverse options across a growing city, 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 86%. The King's (The Cathedral) School leads among state secondary schools with strong academic results, while Oundle School and The Peterborough School are top-ranked independent options. With 22 secondary schools serving Peterborough, families in East City, Westmount, Hampton, and North Peterborough have extensive choice ranging from well-established comprehensives to selective independent schools. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Kirkstone House School | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | 5.9/10Developing |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Jack Hunt Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The King's (The Cathedral) School | State | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Thomas Deacon Academy | State | All-through | 7-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | The Deepings School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St John Fisher Catholic High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #12 | City of Peterborough Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Arthur Mellows Village College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Hampton Gardens Secondary School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Hampton College | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.7/10Good |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Peterborough School | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Manor Drive Secondary Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Ormiston Bushfield Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Nene Park Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Greater Peterborough UTC | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Stanground Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Queen Katharine Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 2.9/10Rebuilding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Ken Stimpson Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 4.5/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Iqra Academy | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Girls | Islam | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Sir Harry Smith Community College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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