Best Faith Schools in Peterborough
19 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Peterborough, 19 faith schools (9.4% of 203) educate 6,653 pupils, with 20.0% eligible for free school meals, a rate below the national average of 23.8%.
- Faith schools in Peterborough have a higher Ofsted rating, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 10 Good out of 11 inspected.
- The 11 inspected faith schools in Peterborough outperform national averages, with 65.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and a Progress 8 score of 0.73 at KS4.
- Peterborough's faith schools have a higher Attainment 8 score of 60.38, and 68.2% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with a persistent absence rate of 12.8%.
The Peterborough School
Peterborough, PE3 6AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–20
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils514
P/T Ratio–
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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
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE2 5SP
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected93%
Absence4.4%
Pupils465
P/T Ratio19.1
Iqra Academy
Peterborough, PE3 8YQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils94
P/T Ratio–
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
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE1 5JW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected35%
Absence4.7%
Pupils417
P/T Ratio23.3
Eye CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE6 7TD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.2%
Pupils423
P/T Ratio20.0
Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy
Peterborough, PE6 7LR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils220
P/T Ratio25.3
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE1 3PW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence4.9%
Pupils420
P/T Ratio20.8
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE2 7EA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected41%
Absence4.7%
Pupils371
P/T Ratio21.8
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
Peterborough, PE7 8QL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.2%
Pupils360
P/T Ratio22.1
CC
Castor CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE5 7AY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence3.8%
Pupils182
P/T Ratio19.8
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE2 8JG
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected41%
Absence4.8%
Pupils193
P/T Ratio23.8
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE2 9DH
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected51%
Absence4.8%
Pupils230
P/T Ratio21.3
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Peterborough, PE3 9XD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence4.5%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio18.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 203 faith schools in Peterborough, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.73 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 60.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,843 | £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.