Peterborough GCSE results 2026: secondary school league table
15 state secondary schools in Peterborough ranked on their 2026 GCSE results (Attainment 8, the 2025/26 academic year, the latest DfE has published for every school), with grade 7+, grade 5+ and grade 4+ in English and maths, cohort size for each school against the England average. 2 schools with no published results are listed at the end. 2 independent schools with published results are listed separately, unranked.
Secondary schools in Peterborough ranked on Attainment 8
15 of 17 schools have published 2026 results. Source: DfE school performance tables, 2025/26.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 | Grade 7+ English & maths | Grade 5+ English & maths | Grade 4+ English & maths | EBacc APS | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | England average | 46.2 | 14% | 46% | 65% | – | – |
| 1 | The King's (The Cathedral) School Peterborough · Academy converter | 60.9 | 29% | 70% | 83% | – | 149 |
| 2 , up 3 places since 2025 | Ormiston Bushfield Academy Peterborough · Academy sponsor led | 48.8 | 18% | 51% | 69% | – | 200 |
| 3 , up 4 places since 2025 | Hampton College Peterborough · Academy converter | 48.3 | 14% | 45% | 65% | – | 211 |
| 4 , down 2 places since 2025 | Hampton Gardens Secondary School Peterborough · Free schools | 47.5 | 9% | 48% | 69% | – | 210 |
| 5 , up 1 place since 2025 | Nene Park Academy Peterborough · Academy sponsor led | 47.2 | 7% | 35% | 61% | – | 234 |
| 6 , down 3 places since 2025 | Stanground Academy Peterborough · Academy sponsor led | 46.9 | 9% | 42% | 66% | – | 290 |
| 7 , up 7 places since 2025 | Greater Peterborough UTC Peterborough · University technical college | 46.7 | 17% | 49% | 65% | – | 76 |
| 8 | Jack Hunt Academy Peterborough · Academy converter | 45.6 | 9% | 44% | 64% | – | 333 |
| 9 , down 5 places since 2025 | Arthur Mellows Village College Peterborough · Academy converter | 44.6 | 8% | 45% | 66% | – | 256 |
| 10 , up 1 place since 2025 | City of Peterborough Academy Peterborough · Free schools | 42.2 | 5% | 34% | 55% | – | 166 |
| 11 , up 2 places since 2025 | The Deepings School Peterborough · Academy converter | 41.5 | 4% | 35% | 66% | – | 198 |
| 12 | Thomas Deacon Academy Peterborough · Academy sponsor led | 40.4 | 10% | 37% | 54% | – | 318 |
| 13 , down 4 places since 2025 | Ken Stimpson Academy Peterborough · Academy converter | 39.4 | 3% | 34% | 58% | – | 198 |
| 14 , down 4 places since 2025 | Sir Harry Smith Community College Peterborough · Academy converter | 38.6 | 4% | 32% | 52% | – | 185 |
| 15 | Queen Katharine Academy Peterborough · Academy sponsor led | 32.5 | 4% | 21% | 37% | – | 266 |
| – | Manor Drive Secondary Academy Peterborough · Free schools · No published GCSE results | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| – | St John Fisher Catholic High School Peterborough · Academy converter · No published GCSE results | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Under each rank: the change since the 2025 table, in places gained (+) or lost (−). No figure means the rank is unchanged or the school had no ranked 2025 result.
Independent schools in Peterborough with published GCSE results
Listed as published, not ranked. The DfE tables count only reformed GCSEs, so a school whose pupils sit IGCSE, Pre-U or the IB reports a lower figure than its results merit, or none at all. Compare independent schools on their own published examination results and inspection reports.
| School | Attainment 8 (as published) | Grade 5+ English & maths | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Academy Peterborough · Other independent school | 52.3 | 63% | 16 |
| The Peterborough School Peterborough · Other independent school | 64.5 | 83% | 40 |