Best Schools in Peterborough
17 schools in Peterborough
Key Facts
- Peterborough has 17 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Peterborough have 1,414 pupils, with 60.1% meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a persistent absence rate of 9.0%, lower than the national 20.0%.
- Secondary schools in Peterborough have 1,041 pupils, with a Progress 8 score of -0.29, below the national average of 0.00, and 31.9% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, with a persistent absence rate of 30.9%, higher than the national 20.0%.
- In Peterborough, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.99, compared to 18.10 nationally, and spend £6,957 per pupil, while secondary schools spend £7,742 per pupil, with 27.5% of secondary pupils eligible for free school meals.
Top Nurseries in Peterborough
10 nurseries in Peterborough
Top Primary Schools in Peterborough
6 primary schools in Peterborough
Kirkstone House School
Peterborough, PE6 9PA
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils115
P/T Ratio–
South View Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE6 0JA
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence5.1%
Pupils412
P/T Ratio24.2
Linchfield Academy
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE6 8EY
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.3%
Pupils307
P/T Ratio21.0
Deeping St James Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE6 8PZ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence4.0%
Pupils199
P/T Ratio18.6
Top Secondary Schools in Peterborough
1 secondary schools in Peterborough
Top Independent Schools in Peterborough
1 independent schools in Peterborough
Frequently Asked Questions
Peterborough has 17 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.29 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,957 | £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.