Nene Park Academy
Peterborough, PE2 7EA · Peterborough · secondary school
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6th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 791 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. 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 | 35.0 · 24 | 30% | 0.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.14 · 60 | 25% | 1.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.2 · 56 | 10% | 0.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nene Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.14 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023-12.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Combined Cadet Force, and PLEDGES Programme.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,478 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 378, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? How does the PLEDGES Programme support students during the transition to secondary education? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Nene Park Academy
Overview
Nene Park Academy continues to be a good school where the vast majority of pupils are happy and achieve well. The report highlights a broad, balanced curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, though it notes inconsistencies in the quality of pupils’ work and some parental concerns regarding bullying resolutions.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘high-quality curriculum’ that is ‘broad and balanced’, with trips and wider experiences deepening their knowledge.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is ‘carefully personalised’, ensuring they can access the curriculum and achieve well.
- The school has a ‘sharp focus on pupils at the earlier stages of learning to read’, with accurate assessments and effective support in place.
- Sixth-form students receive ‘bespoke guidance and support’ from subject-expert teachers, helping them choose appropriate pathways for their future plans.
- Staff are positive about leaders’ consideration for their workload and well-being, which supports their ability to focus on pupils.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure consistently high expectations for pupils’ work so that it reflects the depth of learning achieved in lessons.
- The school needs to engage further with parents to ensure they have confidence in how issues, including perceived bullying, are resolved.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.6 |
| 2024/25 | 45.6 |
| 2025/26 | 47.2 |
| 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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