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St Peter's School

Huntingdonshire, PE29 7DDSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
-0.16
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
156 1st-choice / 217 places
Ranking
#1,912
of 3,141 nationally

About St Peter's School

St Peter's School is a large mixed secondary in Huntingdonshire, with 1,525 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,585, meaning it runs very close to full. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 32%, which is significantly above the national average and suggests the school serves a community with higher-than-typical levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 334 applications for 217 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.54, with 156 of those applications coming as first preferences. This level of competition indicates that local families view the school favourably, despite its intake profile. The school does not have a religious character, and its headteacher is Emma Butler. It also operates a sixth form, offering continuity for students who wish to stay on after Year 11.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSt Peter's Road, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, PE29 7DD
HeadteacherEmma Butler
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils1,525
Free School Meals (FSM)32.0%
School Capacity1,525 / 1,585 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallScience LabsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSwimming PoolMusic RoomsLibraryAstro TurfSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RoundersMartial ArtsFootballRowingNetballGymnasticsRugbyCricket

Clubs & Activities

DebateEco ClubOrchestraChessFilm ClubModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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St Peter's School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.