Queen Katharine Academy vs Welbourne Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Katharine Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,619 students
Welbourne Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Queen Katharine Academy Peterborough, East of England | Welbourne Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #449 of 460 | #1634 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3898 of 4,090 | #13683 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,619 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,619 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 48.3% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | – |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.qka.education | www.wel.education |
The verdict
- •Welbourne Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.0 vs 12.1).
- •Queen Katharine Academy is the larger school with 1,619 students compared with 177.
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 Queen Katharine Academy better than Welbourne Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Welbourne Primary Academy ranks higher (22.0 vs 12.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Queen Katharine Academy and Welbourne Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Katharine Academy: 1,619. Welbourne Primary Academy: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Katharine Academy and Welbourne Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Queen Katharine Academy is 449th of 460 and Welbourne Primary Academy is 1634th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).