Best 3 Secondary schools in Peterborough – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Arthur Mellows Village College (Secondary) in Peterborough; City of Peterborough Academy (Secondary) in Peterborough; Jack Hunt Academy (Secondary) in Peterborough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Arthur Mellows Village College, City of Peterborough Academy and Jack Hunt Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Arthur Mellows Village College), published Jan 2015. The lowest is 2 (City of Peterborough Academy), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for City of Peterborough Academy (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,350, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as Four Cs MAT, GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST and PETERBOROUGH KEYS ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Arthur Mellows Village College PE6 7JX	City of Peterborough Academy PE1 5LQ	Jack Hunt Academy PE3 9PY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 7JX	Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5LQ	Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9PY
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Jan 2015	2 16 Sep 2024	2 15 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1720	900	1950
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Four Cs MAT	GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST	PETERBOROUGH KEYS ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.arthurmellows.org	www.cityofpeterboroughacademy.org	www.jackhunt.peterborough.sch.uk
Telephone	01733252235	01733821440	01733263526
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Arthur Mellows Village College

PE6 7JX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE6 7JX
Ofsted: 1 8 Jan 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Four Cs MAT
Website: www.arthurmellows.org
Telephone: 01733252235

City of Peterborough Academy

PE1 5LQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 5LQ
Ofsted: 2 16 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.cityofpeterboroughacademy.org
Telephone: 01733821440

Jack Hunt Academy

PE3 9PY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 9PY
Ofsted: 2 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PETERBOROUGH KEYS ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.jackhunt.peterborough.sch.uk
Telephone: 01733263526

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.