St Peter's School
Huntingdon, PE29 7DD · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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31st of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 35 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 — 3.3/10 against 728 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.0 · 22 | 30% | 0.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.16 · 38 | 25% | 0.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.3 · 16 | 10% | 0.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.16, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Astronomy, Cookery, Gardening, Archery, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Combined Cadet Force, CHATBAR, and Young Carers groups. Sports include Sailing, Kayaking, Powerboating, and Paintballing. Year 10 students take a history trip to Belgium. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,506 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,585. 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 close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for
What Ofsted said about St Peter's School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders are "relentless in their mission to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential" within a "caring, inclusive environment." Inspectors found that the school is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with pupils making secure progress and benefiting from a "calm and supportive environment" characterised by positive staff-pupil relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "growing confidence in applying key knowledge and skills," supported by a "well-structured focus on reading" that helps them access the wider curriculum.
- Behaviour has "improved significantly," with a "marked decline in suspensions" and bullying being "rare" and dealt with "quickly and effectively."
- Inclusion is "well structured," with "bespoke pathways" and specialist provision effectively reducing barriers for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pastoral care is a "significant strength," fostering "trusting relationships" where pupils feel "safe, supported and confident to raise concerns."
- Post-16 provision is "responsive and dynamic," with students receiving "comprehensive careers education" and making "appropriate progress from their starting points."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support teachers to deliver the curriculum "consistently well" so that teaching is adapted effectively for all pupils.
- Leaders should ensure teachers "routinely check pupils' understanding to address gaps and misconceptions," as these are not always identified promptly in less effective lessons.
- Leaders should continue to strengthen work to secure "increased improvements in pupils’ attendance," which remains above the national average.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.7 |
| 2024/25 | 39.6 |
| 2025/26 | 39.3 |
| 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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