The Peterborough School
School summary
Spanning the full sweep of childhood from the earliest years through to the sixth form, The Peterborough School is a mixed independent school with a Church of England character. Around 514 pupils are on roll, placing it in the medium-size band, with a small sixth form of 57 students. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school good overall, and singled out personal development as excellent. It is led by headteacher Mr Adrian Meadows.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 February 2024
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs and A-levels, with the Extended Project Qualification available to stretch older students and develop independent research skills. The ISI's overall judgement of good points to sound, dependable teaching across the school. The compact sixth form suggests a setting where senior pupils are well known to their teachers.
Head · Mr Adrian Meadows
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 57
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Schools nearby
The Beeches Independent School
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Iqra Academy
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Park House
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Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery
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Kirkstone House School
Peterborough, East Midlands
Stamford Junior School
Stamford, East Midlands
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.