The Beeches Primary School vs The King's (The Cathedral) School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 587 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Beeches Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
619 students
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Peterborough · Academy all-through · Ages 7–18
1,256 students
| Measure | The Beeches Primary School Peterborough, East of England | The King's (The Cathedral) School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 1,872 | #47 of 460 |
| National rank | #9543 of 15,697 | #319 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 619 | 1,256 |
| Pupils on roll | 619 | 1,256 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 63.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 89.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.5 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beeches.peterborough.sch.uk | www.kings.peterborough.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 42.9).
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 67%).
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 619.
- •The Beeches Primary School is a local authority school while The King's (The Cathedral) School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Beeches Primary School better than The King's (The Cathedral) School?
On the Success Index (England), The King's (The Cathedral) School ranks higher (88.2 vs 42.9 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 The Beeches Primary School and The King's (The Cathedral) School?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Beeches Primary School: 619. The King's (The Cathedral) School: 1,256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Beeches Primary School and The King's (The Cathedral) School rank in East of England?
The Beeches Primary School is 1158th of 1,872 and The King's (The Cathedral) School is 47th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).