Schools in Peterborough: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
379 registered schools in Peterborough, East of England. 48% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then run a free property check before you make an offer.
379
Schools total
327 primary · 52 secondary
48%
Good or Outstanding
181 of 379
24
Rated Outstanding
157
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Peterborough
327 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Boston West Academy | PE21 7QG | Outstanding |
| Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy | PE10 9EP | Outstanding |
| Crosshall Infant School | PE19 7GG | Outstanding |
| Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy | PE31 6BU | Outstanding |
| Fulbridge Academy | PE1 3JQ | Outstanding |
| Godmanchester Community Academy | PE29 2AG | Outstanding |
| Great Casterton Church of England Primary School | PE9 4AU | Outstanding |
| Hartford Infant and Preschool | PE29 1UL | Outstanding |
| Heritage Park Primary School | PE2 8XA | Outstanding |
| Holywell CofE Primary School | PE27 4TF | Outstanding |
| Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | PE31 6PE | Outstanding |
| Ketton Church of England Primary School | PE9 3TE | Outstanding |
| Leverington Primary Academy | PE13 5DE | Outstanding |
| Lionel Walden Primary School | PE15 0TF | Outstanding |
| Middlefield Primary Academy | PE19 2QE | Outstanding |
| Oundle Church of England Primary School | PE8 5HA | Outstanding |
| Ramsey Spinning Infant School | PE26 1AD | Outstanding |
| St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy | PE33 0BU | Outstanding |
| The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School | PE13 5QY | Outstanding |
| The Uffington Church of England Primary School | PE9 4SU | Outstanding |
| Westfield Junior School | PE27 5RG | Outstanding |
| Alconbury CofE Primary School | PE28 4EQ | Good |
| Alderman Payne Primary School | PE13 4JA | Good |
| All Saints Interchurch Academy | PE15 8ND | Good |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School | PE1 3PW | Good |
Best secondary schools in Peterborough
52 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Mellows Village College | PE6 7JX | Outstanding |
| Bourne Grammar School | PE10 9JE | Outstanding |
| Spalding High School | PE11 2PJ | Outstanding |
| Abbey College, Ramsey | PE26 1DG | Good |
| Boston High School | PE21 9PF | Good |
| Bourne Academy | PE10 9DT | Good |
| Casterton College Rutland | PE9 4AT | Good |
| Cowley Academy | PE11 4TF | Good |
| Jack Hunt Academy | PE3 9PY | Good |
| Ken Stimpson Academy | PE4 6JT | Good |
| King Edward VI Academy | PE23 5EW | Good |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy | PE2 5RQ | Good |
| Sir Harry Smith Community College | PE7 1XB | Good |
| Spalding Grammar School | PE11 2XH | Good |
| Springwood High School | PE30 4AW | Good |
| Stamford Welland Academy | PE9 1HE | Good |
| Stanground Academy | PE7 3BY | Good |
| University Academy Holbeach | PE12 7PU | Good |
| Ernulf Academy | PE19 2SH | Requires improvement |
| Greater Peterborough UTC | PE1 4DZ | Requires improvement |
| Haven High Academy | PE21 9HB | Requires improvement |
| Hinchingbrooke School | PE29 3BN | Requires improvement |
| King Edward VII Academy | PE30 2QB | Requires improvement |
| King's Lynn Academy | PE30 4QG | Requires improvement |
| Longsands Academy | PE19 1LQ | Requires improvement |
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Schools in Peterborough: FAQ
How many schools are there in Peterborough?
There are 379 registered schools in Peterborough on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 327 primary and 52 secondary. 48% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Peterborough?
24 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Peterborough, with 157 more rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so the property's distance to the school usually decides admission.
How do school ratings affect Peterborough house prices?
Homes inside the catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically carry a 5-15% premium. Before offering on a Peterborough property, run a free HomeBuyerCheck report to see the schools near that exact address alongside flood, crime and sales history.
How do I check schools near a specific Peterborough address?
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