Best Secondary Schools in Peterborough 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 12 schools across Peterborough. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Peterborough has 12 secondary schools, of which 1 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 9 rated Good — 83% of secondary schools in Peterborough are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Hampton Gardens Secondary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Peterborough follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

12
Total schools
1
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
64.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
🥈 Stanground Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
🥉 St John Fisher Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
4. Nene Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
5. Jack Hunt Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
6. City of Peterborough Academy
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
7. Greater Peterborough UTC
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
8. Manor Drive Secondary Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
9. Arthur Mellows Village College
Secondary
 Outstanding 46 View school
10. Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
11. Ken Stimpson Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 45 View school
12. Queen Katharine Academy
Secondary
 Good 28 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Peterborough?
There are 12 secondary schools in Peterborough, of which 1 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Peterborough?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Peterborough is Hampton Gardens Secondary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Peterborough?
Primary and secondary school applications in Peterborough are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Peterborough council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Peterborough?
8% of secondary schools in Peterborough are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 73% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.