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Greater Peterborough UTC

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

personMr Lee Mawby

corporate_fareMERIDIAN TRUST

location_onPeterborough, PE1 4DZ

language Visit Website phone 1733715950

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

437

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Attainment 8

38.2

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Peterborough

#2,771 of 3,216 nationally

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Greater Peterborough UTC is a University technical college secondary school in Peterborough, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Greater Peterborough UTC is an university technical college in Peterborough, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MERIDIAN TRUST. The school has approximately 470 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.2, placing the school #12 in Peterborough and #2,771 of 3,216 nationally. 24.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 7 A-level subjects. 9.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 3.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.86 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. 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.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.1 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

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

24.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.9%

Entering EBacc2.90%

EBacc APS2.97

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.99

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.50

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc1%

EBacc APS2.91

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.5

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.95

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS3.21

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS2.93

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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)74%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment3%

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

-0.86

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

E+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A3.6%

Achieving A*–B9.1%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered7

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.6

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate50.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 October 2022

Inspection Report

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12 February 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2022-10-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-02-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

4.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(16 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 470 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.9%, 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)	470	23	4.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	474	25	5.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	458	26	5.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	468	24	5.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	478	56	11.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	462	44	9.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	437	38	8.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	433	24	5.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	404	20	5.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	420	24	5.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	421	19	4.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	336	10	3.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	337	3	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	333	4	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	224	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	224	3	1.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	219	7	3.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	254	4	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	261	19	7.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	261	21	8.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	263	12	4.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	267	25	9.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	279	16	5.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	138	14	10.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	138	18	13.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	141	0	0.0%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%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 agree20%

agree55%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree16%

agree52%

disagree23%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree36%

agree23%

disagree5%

strongly disagree16%

not applicable20%

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

yes34%

no66%

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

strongly agree53%

agree27%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree41%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree23%

disagree5%

strongly disagree11%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree39%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

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

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Peterborough

The King's (The Cathedral) School

Hampton Gardens Secondary School

Stanground Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Arthur Mellows Village College

Nene Park Academy