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Medeshamstede Academy

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Medeshamstede Academy

Reeves Way, Peterborough, PE1 5LQ

Free schools special · Ages 4–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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2.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
17.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

2.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/241.546.4
2024/252.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.720.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.14
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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City of Peterborough Academy
0.05 km away · Free schools
Good
Inspire Education Group
0.59 km away · Further education
NeneGate
0.6 km away · Academy special converter
Greater Peterborough UTC
0.81 km away · University technical college
Good
Thomas Deacon Academy
1.09 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Medeshamstede Academy

Medeshamstede Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough, Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 19 responses), 42% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.6. The school has around 114 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Reeves Way, Peterborough, PE1 5LQ | More schools in Peterborough

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Medeshamstede Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Medeshamstede Academy

What is Medeshamstede Academy's Ofsted rating?
Medeshamstede Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Medeshamstede Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 19 responses): 42% of parents would recommend Medeshamstede Academy.
What are Medeshamstede Academy's latest exam results?
Medeshamstede Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Medeshamstede Academy located?
Medeshamstede Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough, Peterborough (PE1 5LQ).
How many pupils attend Medeshamstede Academy?
Medeshamstede Academy has around 114 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Medeshamstede Academy with other schools?
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