- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 175
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.1
Schools in PE2
A postcode district in Peterborough
- Postcode district
- 39 schools and nurseries
In short: PE2 is a postcode district in Peterborough with 18 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 19 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3918 primary · 3 secondary · 19 nurseries
Top-rated
All PE2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PE2
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in PE2
18 in PE2, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 46 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 400
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
48 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 433
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Top Secondary Schools in PE2
3 in PE2, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
221 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,212
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
211 first choices, 237 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,478
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in PE2
19 in PE2, highest Ofsted grade first
Orton Longueville Playgroup
Peterborough, PE2 7EA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Stanground St. John's Pre-school
Peterborough, PE2 8JG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Stars Day Nursery - Bushfield
Peterborough, PE2 5RQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PE2
3 in PE2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
221 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,212
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
211 first choices, 237 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,478
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Lime Academy Orton
Peterborough, PE2 5SD · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.1%
- Pupils
- 152
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.7
Special Schools in PE2
1 in PE2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Lime Academy Orton
Peterborough, PE2 5SD · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.1%
- Pupils
- 152
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PE2, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good22
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet11
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in PE2 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every PE2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PE2 has 39 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in PE2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about PE2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PE2?
PE2 has 39 schools, including 18 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 19 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PE2?
The highest-ranked schools in PE2 on Eduscope are Winyates Primary School, Oakdale Primary School, St John's Church School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in PE2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 39 schools in PE2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.