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The Peterborough School

Other independent school · Peterborough, PE3 6AP

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,019 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 20
Pupils486
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Sam McCormick
Local authorityPeterborough
Opened01 Jan 1942
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110910.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolPeterboroughEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.64.543.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.90%59.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.82.5%39.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.22.5%9.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths90%55.1%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 440--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolPeterboroughEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.35.25, similar to England, better than Peterborough32.3435
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels36.67, similar to England, better than Peterborough33.8335.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better25%, better than England, better than Peterborough14.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.12, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study28--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils486
Girls250
Boys236
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.108
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.96%
Higher education76%
Employment20%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Peterborough School
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0.7 miSecondaryJack Hunt AcademyAcademy converter
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0.8 miPrimarySt Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school
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0.8 miPrimaryBrewster Avenue Infant SchoolCommunity school
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0.8 miPrimaryThorpe Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
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0.8 miPrimaryGladstone Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
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1.0 miPrimaryLongthorpe Primary AcademyAcademy converter
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1.0 miPrimaryBishop Creighton AcademyAcademy converter
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Frequently asked questions about The Peterborough School

How does The Peterborough School rank in England?

The Peterborough School ranks 1,019 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are The Peterborough School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Peterborough School was B-, and 25% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend The Peterborough School?

The Peterborough School has 486 pupils aged 4 to 20.

Does The Peterborough School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Peterborough School teaches students up to age 20.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.