Located in Peterborough, The King's (The Cathedral) School is a all-through school, serving pupils aged 7 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The King's (The Cathedral) School currently has around 1261 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.9%. african pupils make up about 13.5% , followed by pakistani at 10.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 80% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UE |
| Website: | http://www.kings.peterborough.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01733751541 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John Harrison |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136398 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1261 |
| Number of Boys: | 600 |
| Number of Girls: | 661 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.90% | 553 |
| African | 13.50% | 170 |
| Pakistani | 10.90% | 137 |
| Other White | 8.30% | 105 |
| Indian | 7.00% | 88 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 49 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 34 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 27 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 19 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsmede Primary School Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | - not rated | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsmede Junior School Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | - not rated | 756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School (the Cathedral School) Park Road , PE1 2UE | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deacon's School Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 714 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Causeway School Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NeneGate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.