Last updated 7 October 2026
School Guide verdict
The Peterborough School is an independent secondary in Peterborough, where pupils achieve good GCSE passes well above the national average. Rated a 4-star school by School Guide, it combines strong academic performance with positive inspection outcomes. At its 2024 ISI inspection, the quality of academic and other achievements was judged to be good.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
At its 2024 ISI inspection, The Peterborough School was judged good for the quality of academic and other achievements.
95.6% of pupils achieved good GCSE passes (5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 including English and maths), which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
There are 486 pupils at The Peterborough School.
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