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City of Peterborough Academy

Peterborough, PE1 5LQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
Progress 8
+0.25
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
102 1st-choice / 179 places
Ranking
#959
of 3,141 nationally

About City of Peterborough Academy

City of Peterborough Academy has turned a significant corner, as confirmed by its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, where it was rated Good overall. This marks a remarkable improvement from its previous inspection just over a year earlier, when the school was judged Inadequate. Under the leadership of headteacher Matthew Van Lier, every category assessed — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — now carries a Good rating. The most telling academic metric is the school’s Progress 8 score of 0.25, which is classified as above average nationally. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Peterborough is 0.03, meaning pupils here make significantly more progress than their peers across the local authority. This places City of Peterborough Academy 4th out of 12 secondary schools in the area, and in the top third nationally.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressReeves Way, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 5LQ
HeadteacherMatthew Van Lier
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils830
Free School Meals (FSM)47.0%
School Capacity830 / 900 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
LibrarySwimming PoolSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumAstro TurfSports HallTheatreMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RugbyRowingBadmintonCross CountryHockeyDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubNewspaperDramaChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Peterborough Academy

City of Peterborough Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.