Schools in Peterborough
79 schools in 2 towns: how they were inspected, the best by phase, where places ran out, and the dates to apply.
Peterborough at a glance
- Schools
- 79 61 state primary, 15 state secondary, 1 sixth-form or college and 2 private. DfE Get Information about Schools, 17 October 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 89% 62 of the 70 state schools whose latest Ofsted inspection gave a grade. 5 more have the new report card, which gives no single grade. Ofsted, latest inspections.
- Oversubscribed in 2026
- 18 Of 73 state schools with DfE figures for 2026: more first preferences than places at entry (Reception or Year 7). DfE, school applications and offers, 2026.
- Offer distances held
- 0% How far the last place reached on offer day: held for 0 of 76 state schools that take an intake. Peterborough's published offer-day figures.
The best schools in Peterborough
Primary
| Place in Peterborough | School | Town | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Stamford | 1st (1/58) |
| 2 | John Clare Primary School | Peterborough | Top 4% (2/58) |
| 3 | St John's Church School | Peterborough | Top 6% (3/58) |
| 4 | Norwood Primary School | Peterborough | Top 7% (4/58) |
| 5 | The Duke of Bedford Primary School | Peterborough | Top 9% (5/58) |
| 6 | The King's (The Cathedral) School | Peterborough | Top 11% (6/58) |
| 7 | Oakdale Primary School | Peterborough | Top 13% (7/58) |
| 8 | Hampton Hargate Primary School | Peterborough | Top 14% (8/58) |
| 9 | Nene Valley Primary School | Peterborough | Top 16% (9/58) |
| 10 | Winyates Primary School | Peterborough | Top 18% (10/58) |
Ranked on 2025 KS2 results: the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The same rank as the full Peterborough primary table (method). Source: DfE, key stage 2 school performance tables; table built 16 October 2026.
Secondary (GCSE)
| Place in Peterborough | School | Town | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The King's (The Cathedral) School | Peterborough | 1st (1/13) |
| 2 | Ormiston Bushfield Academy | Peterborough | Top 16% (2/13) |
| 3 | Hampton College | Peterborough | Top 24% (3/13) |
| 4 | Hampton Gardens Secondary School | Peterborough | Top 31% (4/13) |
| 5 | Nene Park Academy | Peterborough | Top 39% (5/13) |
| 6 | Stanground Academy | Peterborough | Top 47% (6/13) |
| 7 | Greater Peterborough UTC | Peterborough | (7/13) |
| 8 | Arthur Mellows Village College | Peterborough | (8/13) |
| 9 | City of Peterborough Academy | Peterborough | (9/13) |
| 10 | Thomas Deacon Academy | Peterborough | (10/13) |
Ranked on 2026 GCSE results: Attainment 8, the average grade across eight GCSEs. The same rank as the full Peterborough secondary table (method). Source: DfE, key stage 4 school performance tables; table built 16 October 2026.
Towns
- Peterborough 78 schools · best schools
- Stamford 1 school · best schools
Getting in
Starting Reception in September 2027
| Date | What | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 September 2026 | Reception applications open | The council's application form opens. Look at your schools' admission rules and open days now. | Peterborough council |
| 15 January 2027 | Primary applications close | Apply to your home council (where you live), listing your schools in order of preference. A late application is looked at after every on-time one. | Peterborough council |
| 16 April 2027 | Primary offer day | Offers arrive by email from your home council. Check which school you were offered. | Peterborough council |
Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027
| Date | What | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 September 2026 | Year 7 applications open | The council's application form opens. Look at your schools' admission rules and open days now. | Peterborough council |
| 31 October 2026 | Secondary applications close | Apply to your home council (where you live), listing your schools in order of preference. A late application is looked at after every on-time one. | Peterborough council |
| 1 March 2027 | Secondary offer day | Offers arrive by email from your home council. Check which school you were offered. | Peterborough council |
Every Peterborough admission date · After offer day in Peterborough: replies, waiting lists and appeals
Peterborough catchment maps: the 64 school catchments we hold, with each map's source and year.
Offer-day distances (how far the last place reached) are held for 0 of 76 state schools (0%). Could we get in? sets your distance beside them.
Private schools, fees and childcare
Private school fees in Peterborough: we hold checked fees for 2 of 2 private schools.
Childcare costs, town by town: 88 nurseries and pre-schools in Peterborough, with fees held for 9. Nurseries in Peterborough by Ofsted rating.
Every school in Peterborough
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