Greater Peterborough UTC
90%
Capacity
470
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Greater Peterborough UTC
Greater Peterborough UTC was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The school’s Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils progress between the end of primary school and their GCSEs compared with the national average, sits at -0.67. That places it 12th out of 12 secondary schools in the Peterborough local authority, and in the bottom 50 nationally. The local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.03, so the UTC’s figure is notably below that. The school’s Attainment 8 score is 38, and 53.8% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. No pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects, and the EBacc average point score is 2.99.
At A-level, the picture is similarly mixed. The school’s value added score is -0.6, meaning students typically achieve slightly lower grades than expected given their prior attainment. The average points per entry is 17.83, equivalent to a D- grade, and the best three A-levels average out at an E+. Only 14 pupils took A-levels in the 2023/24 data, so the cohort is small. The sixth form was rated Good by Ofsted, and the school has a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. For families focused on academic league tables, these results are a clear concern, but the school’s improvement trajectory from Requires Improvement to Good in three years suggests leadership is moving in the right direction.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 57 places in 2025/26, there were 222 applications, a ratio of 3.89 applicants per place, with 78 first-preference applications and 43 first-preference offers. This suggests strong local demand despite the academic results. Facilities are broad, including an Astro Turf pitch, swimming pool, sports hall, theatre, tennis courts, and a gymnasium. The school offers a wide range of sports and clubs, from martial arts and dance to coding, Model UN, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. SEND provision is extensive, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional needs, speech and language issues, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families who value a technical, university technical college-style curriculum and a broad extracurricular offer, and who are comfortable with results that sit below the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Crescent Campus, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ |
| Headteacher | Lee Mawby |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 470 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.2% |
| School Capacity | 470 / 520 (90% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.67)
2808th of 3,141
Nationally
317th of 350
In East of England
12th of 12
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
21.6
'22/23
19.0
'23/24
17.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2361%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 57 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)61%
- FE college19%
- Apprenticeship9%
- Employment5%
- Not sustained4%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2336%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 50 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
0%
Russell Group
0%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- Employment40%
- University (HE)36%
- Apprenticeship10%
- Not sustained10%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Design and Technology (Product Design)22
- Mathematics13
- Computer Studies / Computing6
- Biology4
- Business Studies:Single4
- Chemistry4
- Physics4
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
222
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British44.3%
- White (other)18.1%
- Asian16.6%
- Mixed7.0%
- Black1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
17
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greater Peterborough UTC
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Park Crescent Campus, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE1 4DZ
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