Schools across Peterborough
Local authority · 91 schools across 2 towns
91
61 primary · 12 secondary
40,976
87% capacity used
25
2 outstanding · 23 good
46,854
5,878 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
69.7%
KS2 Maths
69.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,886 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,314 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.2%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
16.9%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
79
2024/25
Absence trend across Peterborough schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
86%
Plans Issued
389
Assessment Requests
685
Tribunal Cases
20
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
111
Lodged
(3.1%)
59
Heard
9
Successful
(15%)
Primary (infant classes)
34
Lodged
(1.2%)
15
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
82
Lodged
(2.2%)
69
Heard
4
Successful
(6%)
Total
193
Lodged
(2.6%)
128
Heard
13
Successful
(10%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.