- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
37 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Schools in PE3
A postcode district in Peterborough
- Postcode district
- 31 schools and nurseries
In short: PE3 is a postcode district in Peterborough with 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3113 primary · 6 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All PE3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PE3
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 PE3
13 in PE3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
51 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 401
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
21 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Top Secondary Schools in PE3
6 in PE3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
288 first choices, 324 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,939
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Nurseries in PE3
16 in PE3, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Tots – Peterborough Mother & Baby Nursery
Peterborough, PE3 7PD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Longthorpe Preschool
Peterborough, PE3 9QW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
ABC Kids Nursery
Peterborough, PE3 6AR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PE3
4 in PE3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
288 first choices, 324 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,939
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Heltwate School
Peterborough, PE3 8RL · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Iqra Academy
Peterborough, PE3 8YQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1652.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in PE3
2 in PE3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Heltwate School
Peterborough, PE3 8RL · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
The Beeches Independent School
Peterborough, PE3 6AN · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in PE3
3 in PE3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Iqra Academy
Peterborough, PE3 8YQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1652.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Beeches Independent School
Peterborough, PE3 6AN · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Peterborough School
Peterborough, PE3 6AP · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 20
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1664.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 486
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PE3, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good20
- Requires improvement3
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 PE3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PE3 has 31 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 PE3
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 PE3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PE3?
PE3 has 31 schools, including 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PE3?
The highest-ranked schools in PE3 on Eduscope are Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Longthorpe Primary Academy, Jack Hunt Academy. 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 many private schools are in PE3?
There are 3 independent schools in PE3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in PE3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in PE3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 31 schools in PE3 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.