City of Peterborough Academy vs Lime Academy Abbotsmede
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 670 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of Peterborough Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
853 students
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
| Measure | City of Peterborough Academy Peterborough, East of England | Lime Academy Abbotsmede Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #399 of 460 | #1630 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3346 of 4,090 | #13665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 853 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 853 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cityofpeterboroughacademy.org/ | limeacademyabbotsmede.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.7 vs 22.1).
- •City of Peterborough Academy is the larger school with 853 students compared with 423.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is City of Peterborough Academy better than Lime Academy Abbotsmede?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are City of Peterborough Academy and Lime Academy Abbotsmede?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of Peterborough Academy: 853. Lime Academy Abbotsmede: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of Peterborough Academy and Lime Academy Abbotsmede rank in East of England?
City of Peterborough Academy is 399th of 460 and Lime Academy Abbotsmede is 1630th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).