The King's (The Cathedral) School, Peterborough

All-throughData as of May 2026

The King's (The Cathedral) School

Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UE

A Outstanding-rated all-through school in Peterborough where 80% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy converter

Church of England

Pupils

1,261

Ages

7-18

FSM

12.9%

Attainment 8

63.1

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2024

Most parents compare a few schools before deciding. Put this school side by side with nearby alternatives — Ofsted, results, intake and location in one view.

Open compare tool

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

100.0%

Writing

80.0%

Maths

93.0%

RWM Combined

80.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

63.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

48.8%

Basics 9-5

75.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

40.8%

EBacc APS

5.67

EBacc 9-5

30.6%

EBacc 9-4

38.1%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

40.52

A*-A Grades

38.7%

A*-B Grades

69.9%

AAB+ %

28.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 198 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

Explore the neighbourhood around the school

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About The King's (The Cathedral) School

The King's (The Cathedral) School is a secondary school in Peterborough, Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.1. The school has around 1,261 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UE | More schools in Peterborough

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The King's (The Cathedral) School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — Outstanding
Mar 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near The King's (The Cathedral) School

Other open schools within about 5 km, with the same phase shown first where possible.

Frequently asked questions about The King's (The Cathedral) School

What is The King's (The Cathedral) School's Ofsted rating?

The King's (The Cathedral) School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are The King's (The Cathedral) School's latest exam results?

The King's (The Cathedral) School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The King's (The Cathedral) School located?

The King's (The Cathedral) School is a secondary school in Peterborough, Peterborough (PE1 2UE).

How many pupils attend The King's (The Cathedral) School?

The King's (The Cathedral) School has around 1,261 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The King's (The Cathedral) School with other schools?

View The King's (The Cathedral) School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Peterborough.