City of Peterborough Academy
Free schools
Peterborough, PE1 5LQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 22% in England
10 of 12 in Peterborough
Pupils
853
First preferences per place
0.58
2026/27
Absence
11.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 41.2 | 39.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 40% | 31% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 41% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.25 | 0.25 | — |
50% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St John Fisher Catholic High School · 0.2 mi · No rating
- Thomas Deacon Academy · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- The King's (The Cathedral) School · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 7% in England
- Manor Drive Secondary Academy · 1.8 mi · Not judged
- Queen Katharine Academy · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 2% in England
- Jack Hunt Academy · 2.5 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
Best secondary schools in Peterborough · Best secondary schools in Cambridgeshire
The neighbourhood
City of Peterborough Academy is in Fengate & Parnwell (typical home £228,000, crime very high).
What is City of Peterborough Academy's Ofsted rating?
City of Peterborough Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does City of Peterborough Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, City of Peterborough Academy is in the bottom 22% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.