The King's (The Cathedral) School
Peterborough, PE1 2UE · Peterborough · all-through school
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1st 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 — 8.8/10 against 693 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 69.8 · 90 | 30% | 2.71 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.73 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.9 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The King's (The Cathedral) School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 63.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.73 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Karate, Dodgeball, Futsal, Handball, Indoor Rowing, Rounders, and Trampoline. Sports cover Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Football, Hockey, and Netball, alongside Dance. Trips include skiing in Europe and residential visits to Paris, Aachen, Berlin, the Opal Coast, and Bath. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,256 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. 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 manage class sizes when operating 106 places
What Ofsted said about The King's (The Cathedral) School
Overview
The inspection judges the school as ‘Outstanding’ across all categories, describing it as a place where pupils ‘grow in intellect and develop strength of character’. The report highlights a culture where ‘staff and pupils aim for excellence. They achieve it’, resulting in high attainment in academic, musical, cultural, and sporting areas.
Strengths
- Teachers ‘expertly teach new knowledge’ using a ‘well-sequenced curriculum’ that goes beyond national requirements, ensuring pupils retain learning and achieve well in examinations.
- Staff are ‘highly skilled at supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’, helping them ‘successfully overcome their barriers to learning’.
- The school fosters ‘calm, orderly and respectful behaviour’, creating a ‘safe and friendly place to be’ where pupils demonstrate ‘politeness and acts of kindness’.
- Pupils benefit from ‘an abundance of opportunities’ for personal development, including leadership roles, ‘House Music’ events, and exposure to diverse cultures and careers.
- Sixth-form students develop ‘social and cultural capital’ through mentoring, societies, and ‘research studies’ in philosophy, arts, and financial skills.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.9 |
| 2024/25 | 63.2 |
| 2025/26 | 60.9 |
| 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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