Sir Harry Smith Community College, Peterborough

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Sir Harry Smith Community College

Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1XB

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Peterborough.

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Pupils

1,104

Ages

11-18

FSM

25.0%

Attainment 8

40.5

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Sept 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

40.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

16.4%

Basics 9-5

33.5%

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

30.0%

EBacc APS

3.50

EBacc 9-5

11.0%

EBacc 9-4

16.5%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

29.97

A*-A Grades

13.3%

A*-B Grades

37.3%

AAB+ %

3.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 64 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Sir Harry Smith Community College

Sir Harry Smith Community College is a secondary school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 61 responses), 43% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. The school has around 1,104 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Eastrea Road, Peterborough, PE7 1XB | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir Harry Smith Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2025 — Requires improvement
Feb 2024 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Nov 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Sir Harry Smith Community College

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Frequently asked questions about Sir Harry Smith Community College

What is Sir Harry Smith Community College's Ofsted rating?

Sir Harry Smith Community College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Sir Harry Smith Community College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 61 responses): 43% of parents would recommend Sir Harry Smith Community College.

What are Sir Harry Smith Community College's latest exam results?

Sir Harry Smith Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Sir Harry Smith Community College located?

Sir Harry Smith Community College is a secondary school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (PE7 1XB).

How many pupils attend Sir Harry Smith Community College?

Sir Harry Smith Community College has around 1,104 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Sir Harry Smith Community College with other schools?

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