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Hampton Gardens Secondary School

Peterborough, PE7 8HRSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
Progress 8
+0.13
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
243 1st-choice / 198 places
Ranking
#1,248
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHartland Avenue, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE7 8HR
HeadteacherKevin Ainslie
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils1,264
Free School Meals (FSM)22.4%
School Capacity1,264 / 1,500 (84% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Music RoomsArt StudiosTennis CourtsTheatreLibraryAstro TurfScience LabsICT SuiteSports HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

HockeyAthleticsFootballSwimmingGymnasticsCricketRugbyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubOrchestraGardeningEco ClubChessYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:10

Source: hamptongardens.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hampton Gardens Secondary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.