Best Schools in Peterborough
203 schools in Peterborough
Key Facts
- Peterborough is home to 203 schools, with 83.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Peterborough have 56.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 22,535 pupils across 73 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Peterborough have a Progress 8 score of -0.01, an Attainment 8 score of 42.54, and 36.5% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, compared to national averages.
- In Peterborough, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.55, with 31.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and secondary schools spend £8,076 per pupil, £615 more than the national average.
Top Nurseries in Peterborough
114 nurseries in Peterborough
Top Primary Schools in Peterborough
76 primary schools in Peterborough
The Peterborough School
Peterborough, PE3 6AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–20
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils514
P/T Ratio–
NC
Newborough CofE Primary School
Peterborough, PE6 7RG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils178
P/T Ratio–
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Stamford, PE9 3DZ
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected96%
Absence3.3%
Pupils168
P/T Ratio19.1
Top Secondary Schools in Peterborough
15 secondary schools in Peterborough
Manor Drive Secondary Academy
Peterborough, PE4 7EP
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils446
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Peterborough, PE1 2UE
Academy · All-through · Ages 7–18
Progress 8+0.73
Attainment 861.9
KS2 Expected87%
Pupils1,261
City of Peterborough Academy
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE1 5LQ
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.25
Attainment 841.2
Eng+Maths62%
Pupils830
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Peterborough
1 sixth form colleges in Peterborough
Top Independent Schools in Peterborough
4 independent schools in Peterborough
The Peterborough School
Peterborough, PE3 6AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–20
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils514
P/T Ratio–
Iqra Academy
Peterborough, PE3 8YQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils94
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Peterborough has 203 schools, including 76 primary schools, 15 secondary schools, 114 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 4 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 87% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.02 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,018 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.