Richard Barnes Academy vs The Beeches Independent School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Richard Barnes Academy
Peterborough
The Beeches Independent School
Peterborough
Overview
Phase
All-through
Special
Type
Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Other independent special school
Age Range
5–16
9–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
Selective
Local Authority
Peterborough
Peterborough
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
112
20
Capacity
160
32
Occupancy
70%
63%
FSM %
75.9%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Requires Improvement
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Oct 2024
Jul 2025