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St Peter's School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Christopher Bennet

corporate_fareTHE CAM ACADEMY TRUST

location_onHuntingdon, PE29 7DD

language Visit Website phone 1480459581

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,334

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Attainment 8

39.6

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GCSE Rank

#31 in Cambridgeshire

#2,599 of 3,216 nationally

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St Peter's School is a Academy converter secondary school in Huntingdon, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Peter's School is an academy converter in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,525 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6, placing the school #31 in Cambridgeshire and #2,599 of 3,216 nationally. 32.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 22.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.58 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

32.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.0%

Entering EBacc25.90%

EBacc APS3.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22.10%

EBacc APS3.62

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.45

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.68

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.57

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.58

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.8%

Achieving A*–A9.8%

Achieving A*–B22.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate98.2%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate95.60%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate95.10%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate96.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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02 March 2017

Inspection Report

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01 November 2016

Inspection Report

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12 July 2016

Inspection Report

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04 December 2015

Inspection Report

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25 November 2014

Inspection Report

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21 May 2014

Inspection Report

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08 May 2013

Inspection Report

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29 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2017-03-02

Schools into Special Measures Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-11-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-07-12

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-12-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-05-21

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(47 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,525 pupils. During this period, there were 57 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,525	57	3.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,514	44	2.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,463	81	5.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,449	182	12.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,456	281	19.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,364	144	10.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,334	116	8.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,323	132	10.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,205	96	8.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,201	95	7.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,200	64	5.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,167	104	8.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,166	12	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,163	60	5.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,078	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,078	20	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,079	47	4.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,026	36	3.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,031	27	2.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,058	17	1.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	982	20	2.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	992	25	2.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,002	18	1.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	988	15	1.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	997	17	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,004	24	2.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 123 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 86 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Physical Disability 23 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

0.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree75%

agree13%

disagree13%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree63%

agree31%

disagree6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree44%

agree13%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable31%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

disagree6%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

disagree13%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree56%

agree44%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree75%

agree19%

disagree6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree75%

agree25%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree44%

disagree13%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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