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City of Peterborough Academy

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

personMrs Nicola Treacy

corporate_fareGREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onPeterborough, PE1 5LQ

language Visit Website phone 1733821440

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

845

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Attainment 8

39.3

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Peterborough

#2,634 of 3,216 nationally

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City of Peterborough Academy is a Free schools secondary school in Peterborough, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

City of Peterborough Academy is a free schools in Peterborough, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 830 pupils on roll, of whom 50% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3, placing the school #10 in Peterborough and #2,634 of 3,216 nationally. 31.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 24.5 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

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

31.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.4%

Entering EBacc17.40%

EBacc APS3.33

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12.20%

EBacc APS3.57

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.44

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.75

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS3.24

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS3.17

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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

86%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 July 2024

Inspection Report

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22 June 2023

Inspection Report

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08 February 2023

Inspection Report

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26 March 2019

Inspection Report

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21 April 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-07-04

Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2023-02-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Good

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2019-03-26

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-04-21

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

24.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

11.3%(94 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 830 pupils. During this period, there were 207 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 24.9%, which is above 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)	830	207	24.9%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	841	202	24.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	869	158	18.2%	7.4%	6
2023/24 (Spring term)	865	244	28.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	854	205	24.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	863	142	16.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	845	135	16.0%	6.4%	5
2022/23 (Autumn term)	837	121	14.5%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	818	83	10.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	815	58	7.1%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	817	63	7.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	819	80	9.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	830	19	2.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	814	54	6.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	823	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	823	50	6.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	816	84	10.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	798	54	6.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	795	28	3.5%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	774	26	3.4%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	719	13	1.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	734	15	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	734	26	3.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	554	8	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	550	12	2.2%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	544	7	1.3%	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.

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

49.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree45%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree39%

agree34%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree30%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

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

yes31%

no69%

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

strongly agree43%

agree35%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree42%

disagree1%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree51%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree36%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree43%

agree46%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree45%

agree43%

strongly disagree1%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Hampton Gardens Secondary School

Stanground Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Arthur Mellows Village College

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