The Peterborough School
Peterborough, Peterborough, East of England · PE3 6AP
Spanning the full range from nursery to sixth form, The Peterborough School is a Church of England independent that families can stay with from the earliest years right through to A-level. With 514 pupils on roll, it sits comfortably in the medium-size band and keeps a relatively small sixth form of 57 students. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall, while singling out personal development as excellent and confirming that all compliance standards were met. Led by headteacher Mr Adrian Meadows, it offers a co-educational, day-only setting.
514
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-18
- Pupils
- 514
- Location
- Peterborough, Peterborough, East of England
- Website
- www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01733 343357
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Adrian Meadows
Latest results
Attainment 8
60.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
73%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit well above national benchmarks: the school's Attainment 8 score of 60.8 outstrips the national average of 46.9, and 73% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Pupils follow GCSEs before progressing to A-levels, with the Extended Project Qualification available for those wanting to stretch their independent research skills. These outcomes suggest a school that pushes its pupils to achieve strongly while keeping cohorts manageable.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 57
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 February 2024
The last word
A continuous-education independent with results clearly ahead of the national average and inspectors praising its excellent personal development. A solid choice for families seeking a single school home from nursery to sixth form.
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The Peterborough School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Peterborough School located?
The Peterborough School is located at Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AP.
What type of school is The Peterborough School?
The Peterborough School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend The Peterborough School?
The Peterborough School has approximately 514 pupils on roll.
What is The Peterborough School's inspection rating?
The Peterborough School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 13 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.