Hampton College
Peterborough, PE7 8BF · Peterborough · all-through school
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8th of 13 secondary schools in Peterborough we can score, 15 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.0/10 against 889 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.5 · 49 | 30% | 1.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.35 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.3 · 62 | 10% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hampton College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.5, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, play swimming and football, take music lessons, and go on expeditions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,608 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,719. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Hampton College
Overview
Hampton College is described as a place where pupils are "happy and proud" to attend, benefiting from a "calm" atmosphere that helps them feel safe. The report highlights that staff care deeply about pupils' personal development and well-being, fostering a tolerant and respectful climate. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the early years provision requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum planning and teaching.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad" and delivered effectively in the sixth form, with teachers who "know their subjects and pupils well."
- Pupils are "well prepared for their transition between phases" and benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh award.
- Staff are "quick to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)" and provide detailed support plans that ensure these pupils make progress.
- Behaviour systems are "appropriate, clear and understood," with staff quickly addressing off-task behaviour to keep lessons running smoothly.
- Governors and trustees "work well together" to ensure ongoing school improvement and support staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in the early years and a few other subjects is organised into "small steps" to enable consistent skill development across the school.
- The phonics curriculum is not implemented consistently well; leaders should ensure all staff have the expertise and resources to teach phonics "systematically and effectively."
- Leaders need to consistently evaluate the effectiveness of provision to avoid missing opportunities to "strengthen staff expertise or provision."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing an "effective culture of safeguarding" where well-trained staff are vigilant and work tenaciously with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.5 |
| 2024/25 | 44.5 |
| 2025/26 | 48.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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