The King's (The Cathedral) School is an all-through academy in Peterborough, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The King's (The Cathedral) School has a Progress 8 score of +0.73 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 61.9, 85% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 87% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, an average A-Level grade of B.
The school has 1,261 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 13.6%, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving The King's (The Cathedral) School, student destinations include 79% going on to university and 1% entering apprenticeships.
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The King's (The Cathedral) School has a Progress 8 score of +0.73, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 61.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
85% of students at The King's (The Cathedral) School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At The King's (The Cathedral) School, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
93% met the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths.
Students at The King's (The Cathedral) School achieve an average A-Level grade of B. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at The King's (The Cathedral) School is 13.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The King's (The Cathedral) School has 1,261 pupils on roll.
9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The King's (The Cathedral) School, 79% go on to university and 1% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The King's (The Cathedral) School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The King's (The Cathedral) School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The King's (The Cathedral) School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
797/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
301/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.6
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Peterborough Rail Station
1.1km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Peterborough area
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.