The King's (The Cathedral) School

Peterborough
State
All-through
Mixed, 7-18 years
#422
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding
#422
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, Oxbridge success, primary school performance, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#422
GCSE & A-Levels
#424
A-Levels
#557
GCSE
#471
Oxbridge
#343
Primary School
Outstanding
Ofsted

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#424
in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade14.29%
A Grade24.05%
B Grade28.39%

A*-A38.34%
A*-B66.73%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#461
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)25.8%
Grade 7 (A)17.1%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)42.9%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank
#471
Combined Oxbridge
37
Applications
3
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate8.1%
Acceptance Rate33.3%
Rank
#287
Oxford University
15
Applications
0
Offers
0
Acceptances
Offer Rate0%
Acceptance Rate0%
Rank
#363
Cambridge University
22
Applications
3
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate13.6%
Acceptance Rate33.3%

Primary School Performance

Comprehensive academic achievements and performance metrics

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Summary

#343
in England
Excellence in Education

Subject Performance

Reading

Average score in reading
110
Above England's average (105)
% of pupils meeting expected standard
93%
Above England's average (74%)
% of pupils achieving at a higher standard
53%
Above England's average (29%)

Writing

% of pupils meeting expected standard
87%
Above England's average (72%)
% of pupils achieving a greater depth
13%
Above England's average (13%)

Mathematics

Average score in maths
109
Above England's average (104)
% of pupils meeting expected standard
100%
Above England's average (73%)
% of pupils achieving at a higher standard
47%
Above England's average (23%)

GPS

Average score in GPS
112
Above England's average (105)
% of pupils meeting expected standard
93%
Above England's average (72%)
% of pupils achieving at a higher standard
73%
Above England's average (32%)

Science

% of pupils meeting expected standard
93%
Above England's average (81%)
School
England's Average
Performance data based on national primary school rankings and KS2 assessments
Rankings reflect overall academic achievement across core subjects (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, GPS, Science)

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Latest Graded Inspection Details
Publication Date
10 September 2024
Inspection Number
10318600
Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
All-through
GENDER
Mixed
AGE RANGE
7-18 years
ADMISSION POLICY
Non-selective
SCHOOL GROUP
Academies
LOCAL COUNCIL
Peterborough City
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
Church of England
SCHOOL CAPACITY
1,150
URN
136398

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UE, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UE

Phone

1733751541

Headteacher

Mr John Harrison