Hampton Gardens Secondary School
84%
Capacity
1,264
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Hampton Gardens Secondary School's Progress 8 score of 0.13 places it comfortably above the Peterborough local authority average of 0.03, meaning its pupils make more academic progress than the typical student in the area. This positions the school sixth out of 16 secondary schools in Peterborough, putting it in the top half of local provision. The school is significantly oversubscribed, receiving 585 applications for 198 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 243 of those as first preferences. That level of demand suggests local families see it as a strong, reliable option within the state sector, even if it doesn't reach the heights of the top-ranked school in Peterborough, The King's (The Cathedral) School, which scores 0.73.
Looking at the exam data more closely, the school's Progress 8 banding is officially rated as 'Average', but the breakdown shows consistent positive scores across all subject areas. English progress sits at 0.04, maths at 0.11, and the EBacc subjects at 0.19, meaning pupils are making slightly more progress in the EBacc combination than in open subjects. Attainment 8 stands at 44.1, and 64.9% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. At A-level, the sixth form's value-added score is -0.05, which is broadly in line with expectations, and the average points per entry is 30.36, equivalent to a C grade. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2021 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership.
The school is well equipped, with facilities including a theatre, astro turf, science labs, a sixth form centre, and dedicated music and art studios. Sports on offer range from hockey and rugby to martial arts and swimming, and the extensive club list includes Model UN, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and an eco club. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and speech and language difficulties. With 22.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Given its solid academic record, strong local demand, and broad extracurricular offer, Hampton Gardens is a good fit for families seeking a secondary school with a genuine sixth form that performs above the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hartland Avenue, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE7 8HR |
| Headteacher | Kevin Ainslie |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 1,264 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,264 / 1,500 (84% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.13)
1248th of 3,141
Nationally
136th of 350
In East of England
6th of 12
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
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
27.1
'22/23
20.4
'23/24
30.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2355%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 33 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
10%
Russell Group
5%
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.
- University (HE)55%
- Employment30%
- Apprenticeship9%
- Not sustained6%
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.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed198
585
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
243 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British66.4%
- White (other)11.9%
- Asian6.3%
- Mixed6.3%
- Black0.5%
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.
Half 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.
7
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
5
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 Hampton Gardens Secondary School
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
Hartland Avenue, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE7 8HR
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