The King's (The Cathedral) School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Peterborough, PE1 2UE
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 7% in England
1 of 12 in Peterborough
Pupils
1,256
First preferences per place
2.88
2026/27
Absence
5.1%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 64.2 | 61.9 | 63.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 79% | 69% | 76% | |
| Average English grade | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 6.2 | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 86% | 79% | 86% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.64 | 0.73 | — |
89% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Thomas Deacon Academy · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- St John Fisher Catholic High School · 0.7 mi · No rating
- City of Peterborough Academy · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 22% in England
- Jack Hunt Academy · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Queen Katharine Academy · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 2% in England
- Manor Drive Secondary Academy · 2.0 mi · Not judged
Best secondary schools in Peterborough · Best secondary schools in Cambridgeshire
The neighbourhood
The King's (The Cathedral) School is in Peterborough Central (typical home £166,000, crime very high).
What is The King's (The Cathedral) School's Ofsted rating?
The King's (The Cathedral) School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does The King's (The Cathedral) School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The King's (The Cathedral) School is in the top 7% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.