Arthur Mellows Village College, Peterborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Arthur Mellows provides a welcoming, vibrant community where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school excels at supporting all learners - particularly those with additional needs - to achieve well, while offering exceptional enrichment opportunities that build character and confidence. Sixth-form students benefit from personalised care and an excellent mix of academic and vocational courses that prepare them exceptionally well for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well and show high levels of respect for others
- Personalised support for pupils with SEND helps them access the curriculum and achieve well
- Extensive range of clubs, trips, charity work and leadership opportunities develop confidence and character
- Strong subject knowledge from teachers with clear explanations of new ideas
- Ambitious curriculum with broad subject choice at GCSE and in the sixth form, including academic and vocational courses
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of lessons, teachers do not check pupils' understanding precisely enough or adapt teaching to ensure all pupils access more complex learning
- The school should ensure all teachers consistently check understanding well and adjust their teaching where needed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, netball, trips to the beach, Iceland and Madrid, volunteering projects, Dorset coast charity walk, food bank collections, culture day, clubs, leadership roles
Arthur Mellows Village College is a thriving secondary school where pupils benefit from a high-quality, ambitious curriculum and exceptional pastoral care. The school has outstanding behaviour, personal development, and leadership, with particularly strong provision in the sixth form.
At a Glance
19.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
292 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
73
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,672 pupils
1,720 capacity
48 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Peterborough
Admissions Demand - Peterborough
Places available
3,112
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
80.8%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Peterborough (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.11958%
Overall absence
21.6967%
Persistent absence
1,332
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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