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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Details

Age Range7-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityPeterborough
AddressPark Road, PE1 2UE
School Websitewww.kings.peterborough.sch.uk/
Telephone1733751541
URN136398

School Census

Total 1242
Girls/Boys 640/602
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.5%/48.5%
% pupils where English not first language 9.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 118
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 3.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.

Start DateOfsted Rating
02/07/2024 Outstanding
20/03/2013 Outstanding
22/11/2007 Outstanding
Inspection Date 02/07/2024
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 20/03/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 22/11/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
02 July 2024School inspection: OutstandingView
20 March 2013Full inspection: OutstandingView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView
07 January 2011Interim assessmentView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 61.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 69.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 84.10%
Entering EBacc 23.90%
EBacc average point score 5.36
Progress 8 0.73
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 64.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 78%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 94%
Entering EBacc 28%
EBacc average point score 5.55
Progress 8 0.64
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 67.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 85%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 96%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.97
Progress 8 0.83

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard87%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading110
Maths109
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard76
Pupils achieving at a higher standard24
Reading110
Maths107
Reading Progress1.1
Writing Progress-0.7
Maths Progress-0.9
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard93%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading108
Maths106
Reading Progress2.6
Writing Progress2.5
Maths Progress-0.9
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard93%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading108
Maths105
Reading Progress1.9
Writing Progress3.0
Maths Progress-1.0

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 2.11%
Total Applications585
As first preference308
As second preference177
As third preference100
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers146
second preference offers12
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 2.44%
Total Applications535
As first preference305
As second preference152
As third preference78
Total Offers Made131
first preference offers125
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 2.34%
Total Applications554
As first preference297
As second preference179
As third preference78
Total Offers Made128
first preference offers127
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 2.75%
Total Applications636
As first preference344
As second preference201
As third preference91
Total Offers Made129
first preference offers125
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 2.52%
Total Applications594
As first preference315
As second preference172
As third preference107
Total Offers Made126
first preference offers125
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.68%
Total Applications529
As first preference251
As second preference171
As third preference107
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers149
second preference offers12
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 2.40%
Total Applications537
As first preference309
As second preference147
As third preference80
Total Offers Made134
first preference offers129
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 2.59%
Total Applications513
As first preference329
As second preference112
As third preference72
Total Offers Made128
first preference offers127
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 2.17%
Total Applications505
As first preference284
As second preference140
As third preference81
Total Offers Made133
first preference offers131
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 2.08%
Total Applications563
As first preference279
As second preference183
As third preference101
Total Offers Made134
first preference offers134
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 2.31%
Total Applications602
As first preference303
As second preference177
As third preference122
Total Offers Made131
first preference offers131
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
72%
agree
24%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
77%
agree
18%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
68%
agree
24%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
7%
agree
8%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
6%
not applicable
72%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
41%
agree
41%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
35%
agree
21%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
1%
not applicable
34%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
17%
no
83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
64%
agree
25%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
77%
agree
18%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
72%
agree
22%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
64%
agree
32%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
62%
agree
33%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
72%
agree
25%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
64%
agree
29%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
2%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
94%
no
6%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
47.9%
pakistani ethnic origin
11.7%
african ethnic origin
11.2%
any other white background ethnic origin
7.4%
indian ethnic origin
7.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.4%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.2%
chinese ethnic origin
1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
51.1%
pakistani ethnic origin
11.1%
african ethnic origin
9.4%
indian ethnic origin
7.4%
any other white background ethnic origin
7.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3.5%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.4%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.1%
chinese ethnic origin
0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.6%

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