Best Secondary Schools in Peterborough 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 11 schools across Peterborough. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Peterborough has 11 open secondary schools. Of the 10 with a published Ofsted inspection, 1 (10%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 90% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Hampton Gardens Secondary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Peterborough follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

11
Total schools
1
Outstanding (historic grade)
10%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
64.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
🥈 Stanground Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
🥉 Nene Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
4. Jack Hunt Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
5. City of Peterborough Academy
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
6. Greater Peterborough UTC
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
7. Manor Drive Secondary Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
8. Arthur Mellows Village College
Secondary
 Outstanding 46 View school
9. Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
10. Ken Stimpson Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 45 View school
11. Queen Katharine Academy
Secondary
 Good 28 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Peterborough

Best primary schools in PeterboroughTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in PeterboroughTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in PeterboroughPrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in PeterboroughReception–Year 6 only How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Peterborough?
There are 11 open secondary schools in Peterborough (closed schools are excluded). 1 of the 10 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Peterborough?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Peterborough is Hampton Gardens Secondary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 11 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Peterborough?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Peterborough?
Primary and secondary applications in Peterborough are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Peterborough council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.