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Stanground Academy

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

personMr Matthew Van Lier

corporate_fareGREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onPeterborough, PE7 3BY

language Visit Website phone 1733821430

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,314

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Attainment 8

46.7

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Peterborough

#1,418 of 3,216 nationally

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Stanground Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Peterborough, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Stanground Academy is an academy sponsor led in Peterborough, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,526 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing the school #3 in Peterborough and #1,418 of 3,216 nationally. 43.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 36.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.56 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.0 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

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

43.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.4%

Entering EBacc18.30%

EBacc APS3.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19.10%

EBacc APS3.83

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.83

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.86

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.56

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS3.68

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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

90%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

-0.56

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.7%

Achieving A*–A18.1%

Achieving A*–B36.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate94.1%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate87.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate97.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate86.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 June 2023

Inspection Report

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04 April 2017

Inspection Report

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11 February 2014

Inspection Report

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16 January 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-06-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-04-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-02-11

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-01-18

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

1.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.0%(16 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,526 pupils. During this period, there were 24 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.6%, 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)	1,526	24	1.6%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,547	8	0.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,413	59	4.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,396	70	5.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,399	101	7.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,288	73	5.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,314	55	4.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,313	75	5.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,317	53	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,321	56	4.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,310	29	2.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,338	32	2.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,334	10	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,329	27	2.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,360	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,360	23	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,382	119	8.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,334	93	7.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,335	91	6.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,334	76	5.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,340	32	2.4%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,337	43	3.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,357	82	6.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,388	40	2.9%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,400	46	3.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,371	35	2.6%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 67 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 62 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 48 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 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.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree55%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree22%

agree55%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree22%

agree31%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

not applicable32%

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

yes13%

no87%

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

strongly agree17%

agree43%

disagree21%

strongly disagree11%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree38%

agree52%

disagree2%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree59%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree58%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree39%

agree55%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree34%

agree56%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree56%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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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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