Medeshamstede Academy, based in Peterborough, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Medeshamstede Academy currently has around 114 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 86.8% boys and 13.2% girls. Around 47.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 17.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (58.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 71% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (71%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 71% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Reeves Way, Peterborough, PE1 5LQ |
| Website: | http://www.medeshamstedeacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01733821403 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Bloodworth-Flatt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138271 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 117 |
| Number of Pupils: | 114 |
| Number of Boys: | 99 |
| Number of Girls: | 15 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 17.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 42.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 58.80% | 67 |
| African | 7.00% | 8 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 5.30% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 5.30% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.40% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 2.60% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5JW | - not rated | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5JW | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Hill Academy Eastfield Road , PE1 4RE | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Hill Primary School Eastfield Road , PE1 4RE | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsmede Infant School Kingsley Road , PE1 5JY | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereward Community College Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 54 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | - not rated | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Causeway School Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NeneGate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.