The King's (The Cathedral) School
110%
Capacity
1,261
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About The King's (The Cathedral) School
The King's (The Cathedral) School is a state-funded Church of England secondary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 7 to 18. The school has 1,261 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 1,150 places).
the school is led by headteacher John Harrison, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.73 is well above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is strong at 61.9. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of B. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 258th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 12 in Peterborough.
The King's (The Cathedral) School is a popular choice with families — it received 683 applications for 126 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 414 were first-preference applications.
The King's (The Cathedral) School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The King's (The Cathedral) School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Library, Sports Hall, Astro Turf, Swimming Pool, Playing Fields, Theatre, Science Labs, Chapel, Sixth Form Centre.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Badminton, Hockey, Tennis and 5 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Orchestra, Coding, Book Club and 4 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, which is below the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Peterborough, The King's (The Cathedral) School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Park Road, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 2UE |
| Headteacher | John Harrison |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 1,261 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,261 / 1,150 (110% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.73)
258th of 3,141
Nationally
33rd of 350
In East of England
1st of 12
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more 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
44.4
'22/23
41.3
'23/24
40.1
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
2022/2383%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 150 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)83%
- FE college11%
- Sixth form college1%
- Apprenticeship1%
99% 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
2022/2379%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 183 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
46%
Russell Group
50%
Top-third HE
3%
Oxford / Cambridge
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)79%
- Employment13%
- Not sustained4%
- Further education1%
- Apprenticeship1%
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- Biology89
- Chemistry76
- Mathematics75
- Psychology54
- Economics35
- Geography35
- Religious Studies31
- Physics28
- English Literature26
- Business Studies:Single19
- Computer Studies / Computing15
- History12
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
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed126
683
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
414 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
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 British43.9%
- Asian23.4%
- White (other)8.3%
- Mixed8.0%
- Black1.0%
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
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
16
Total schools
13
Oversubscribed
10
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 The King's (The Cathedral) School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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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 Road, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE1 2UE
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