Peterborough state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 86 schools in Peterborough, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 191John Clare Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 130 students
- 288The King's (The Cathedral) SchoolPeterborough · Academy All-through63.2 Attainment 8 · 1,256 students
- 386Nene Valley Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 478Oakdale Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 400 students
- 575The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane ProbyPeterborough · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
- 674St John's Church SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
- 774Norwood Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 873Castor CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 971Heritage Park Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 1070Folksworth CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 84 students
- 1170Hampton Hargate Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 641 students
- 1269Winyates Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 1366Northborough Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 1461The Duke of Bedford Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 1561Arthur Mellows Village CollegePeterborough · Academy Secondary46.5 Attainment 8 · 1,672 students
- 1658Hampton Vale Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 702 students
- 1757Paston Ridings Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 1856Hampton Gardens Secondary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,310 students
- 1956Longthorpe Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 2056Orton Wistow Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 378 students
- 2156Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 2253Hampton Lakes Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 2353Fourfields Community Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 2453Yaxley Infant SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary– · 143 students
- 2551Newark Hill AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 2649Ormiston Meadows AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 2749Nene Park AcademyPeterborough · Academy Secondary45.6 Attainment 8 · 1,478 students
- 2848Ormiston Bushfield AcademyPeterborough · Academy Secondary46.3 Attainment 8 · 1,212 students
- 2947Stanground AcademyPeterborough · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 1,654 students
- 3046Stanground St Johns CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 3146Stilton Church of England Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 3246Alderman Jacobs SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 671 students
- 3345Bishop Creighton AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 3445St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 3544Nova Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students
- 3644Fulbridge AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 939 students
- 3744Newborough CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary– · 162 students
- 3844Old Fletton Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 432 students
- 3943Holme CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 108 students
- 4043The Beeches Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 619 students
- 4143Queen's Drive Infant SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary– · 208 students
- 4243Saint Michael CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 4342West Town Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 4441All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 4541Lime Academy ParnwellPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 287 students
- 4640Thorpe Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 4740Eye CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 4840Highlees Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 351 students
- 4939Jack Hunt AcademyPeterborough · Academy Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 1,939 students
- 5039Wittering Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 5139Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 5238Discovery Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 5338William Law CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 493 students
- 5438St Botolph's Church of England Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 346 students
- 5537Brewster Avenue Infant SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary– · 154 students
- 5637Park Lane Primary & Nursery SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 5735Ken Stimpson AcademyPeterborough · Academy Secondary41.7 Attainment 8 · 996 students
- 5834Sir Harry Smith Community CollegePeterborough · Academy Secondary40.6 Attainment 8 · 1,084 students
- 5934Braybrook Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 6034Lime Academy WatergallPeterborough · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
- 6133Hampton CollegePeterborough · Academy All-through44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,608 students
- 6232Werrington Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
- 6332Coates Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 6430Manor Drive Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary– · 319 students
- 6530Ravensthorpe Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 6630Woodston Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 495 students
- 6726Eyrescroft Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 6825Thomas Deacon AcademyPeterborough · Academy All-through39.1 Attainment 8 · 2,256 students
- 6925St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 7023City of Peterborough AcademyPeterborough · Academy Secondary39.3 Attainment 8 · 853 students
- 7122Southfields Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 540 students
- 7222Lime Academy AbbotsmedePeterborough · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 7322Welbourne Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 7422Leighton Primary and PreschoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
- 7521Welland AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 405 students
- 7621Manor Drive Secondary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Secondary42.1% Free school meals · 594 students
- 7721Greater Peterborough UTCPeterborough · Academy Secondary38.2 Attainment 8 · 464 students
- 7820New Road Primary & Nursery SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
- 7915Dogsthorpe AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 318 students
- 8014William de Yaxley Church of England AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 8114Farcet CofE (C) Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 82 students
- 8212St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 8312Queen Katharine AcademyPeterborough · Academy Secondary32.5 Attainment 8 · 1,619 students
- 8412Gladstone Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 469 students
- 8511Gunthorpe Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 868Dogsthorpe Infant SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary– · 235 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Clare Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.9 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 130 |
| 2 | The King's (The Cathedral) School Peterborough · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Academy | 88.2 Top 10% | 63.2 Attainment 8 | 1,256 |
| 3 | Nene Valley Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 85.8 Top 10% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 4 | Oakdale Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 78.3 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 400 |
| 5 | The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 75.1 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 6 | St John's Church School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 74.3 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 7 | Norwood Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 73.9 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 8 | Castor CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 73.2 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 9 | Heritage Park Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 71.4 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 10 | Folksworth CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 70.2 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84 |
| 11 | Hampton Hargate Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.5 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 641 |
| 12 | Winyates Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 68.7 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 13 | Northborough Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 65.9 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 14 | The Duke of Bedford Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 60.9 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 15 | Arthur Mellows Village College Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 60.8 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 1,672 |
| 16 | Hampton Vale Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 58.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 702 |
| 17 | Paston Ridings Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 57.3 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 18 | Hampton Gardens Secondary School Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 56.3 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,310 |
| 19 | Longthorpe Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 20 | Orton Wistow Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.2 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 378 |
| 21 | Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 22 | Hampton Lakes Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 23 | Fourfields Community Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 52.6 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 24 | Yaxley Infant School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 52.5 Top 50% | – | 143 |
| 25 | Newark Hill Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 26 | Ormiston Meadows Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 27 | Nene Park Academy Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 48.9 Top 50% | 45.6 Attainment 8 | 1,478 |
| 28 | Ormiston Bushfield Academy Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 48.1 Top 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 1,212 |
| 29 | Stanground Academy Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 47.1 Lower 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 1,654 |
| 30 | Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 45.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 31 | Stilton Church of England Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 45.6 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 32 | Alderman Jacobs School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.5 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 671 |
| 33 | Bishop Creighton Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 44.8 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 34 | St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 44.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 35 | Nova Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 36 | Fulbridge Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 939 |
| 37 | Newborough CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | – | 162 |
| 38 | Old Fletton Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 432 |
| 39 | Holme CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.2 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 108 |
| 40 | The Beeches Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 42.9 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 619 |
| 41 | Queen's Drive Infant School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 42.6 Lower 50% | – | 208 |
| 42 | Saint Michael CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.6 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 43 | West Town Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 44 | All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 41.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 45 | Lime Academy Parnwell Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 40.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 287 |
| 46 | Thorpe Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 47 | Eye CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 40.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 48 | Highlees Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 351 |
| 49 | Jack Hunt Academy Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 39.4 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 1,939 |
| 50 | Wittering Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 51 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 52 | Discovery Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 53 | William Law CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 493 |
| 54 | St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 346 |
| 55 | Brewster Avenue Infant School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 36.9 Lower 50% | – | 154 |
| 56 | Park Lane Primary & Nursery School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 57 | Ken Stimpson Academy Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.5 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 996 |
| 58 | Sir Harry Smith Community College Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.3 Lower 50% | 40.6 Attainment 8 | 1,084 |
| 59 | Braybrook Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 33.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 60 | Lime Academy Watergall Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 33.6 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 61 | Hampton College Peterborough · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 32.8 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,608 |
| 62 | Werrington Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
| 63 | Coates Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 31.8 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 64 | Manor Drive Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | – | 319 |
| 65 | Ravensthorpe Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 30.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 66 | Woodston Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 495 |
| 67 | Eyrescroft Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 25.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 68 | Thomas Deacon Academy Peterborough · All-through · Ages 7–19 | Academy | 25.3 Lower 50% | 39.1 Attainment 8 | 2,256 |
| 69 | St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 25.0 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 70 | City of Peterborough Academy Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.7 Lower 50% | 39.3 Attainment 8 | 853 |
| 71 | Southfields Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 22.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 540 |
| 72 | Lime Academy Abbotsmede Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 22.1 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 73 | Welbourne Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 22.0 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 74 | Leighton Primary and Preschool Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 21.7 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 75 | Welland Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 405 |
| 76 | Manor Drive Secondary Academy Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.6 Lower 50% | 42.1% Free school meals | 594 |
| 77 | Greater Peterborough UTC Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 20.5 Lower 50% | 38.2 Attainment 8 | 464 |
| 78 | New Road Primary & Nursery School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 20.0 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 310 |
| 79 | Dogsthorpe Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 14.7 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 318 |
| 80 | William de Yaxley Church of England Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 14.4 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 81 | Farcet CofE (C) Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 13.6 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82 |
| 82 | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 12.3 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 83 | Queen Katharine Academy Peterborough · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 12.1 Lower 50% | 32.5 Attainment 8 | 1,619 |
| 84 | Gladstone Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 469 |
| 85 | Gunthorpe Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.2 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 86 | Dogsthorpe Infant School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 7.6 Lower 50% | – | 235 |
John Clare Primary School in Peterborough leads the 2025 list of state schools in Peterborough with a Success Index (England) of 90.9. Of the 86 schools shown, 62 are academy, 24 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England state schools league table, every school on the Peterborough page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best state school in Peterborough?
John Clare Primary School in Peterborough, East of England ranks first among state schools in Peterborough with a Success Index (England) of 90.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 130).
How are state schools in Peterborough ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.