The King's (The Cathedral) School vs The Peterborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Peterborough · Academy all-through · Ages 7–18
1,256 students
The Peterborough School
Peterborough · Independent all-through · Ages 4–20
486 students
| Measure | The King's (The Cathedral) School Peterborough, East of England | The Peterborough School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #47 of 460 | #60 of 460 |
| National rank | #319 of 4,090 | #399 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 4–20 |
| Students | 1,256 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,256 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 14% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.2 | 60.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.5% | 73.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.1% | 95.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.67 | 5.34 |
| A level points per entry | 40.5 | 35.3 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kings.peterborough.sch.uk/ | www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 86.0).
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 486.
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School is a academy school while The Peterborough School is a independent 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 King's (The Cathedral) School better than The Peterborough School?
On the Success Index (England), The King's (The Cathedral) School ranks higher (88.2 vs 86.0 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 King's (The Cathedral) School and The Peterborough School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The King's (The Cathedral) School: 1,256. The Peterborough School: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The King's (The Cathedral) School and The Peterborough School rank in East of England?
The King's (The Cathedral) School is 47th of 460 and The Peterborough School is 60th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).