Hampton College, Peterborough
Hampton College is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Peterborough, part of Hampton Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 3rd-highest of the 15 schools in Peterborough with published results, and 1,247th of 3,298 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
- Progress (2024)
- Below average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Peterborough (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Peterborough (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hampton College in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Hampton College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.3, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 45.5 in Peterborough and 47 across England.
45% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 43% in Peterborough and 47% in England.
That is up from 44.5 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.35: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 40, against 51 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 11 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 26 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Business Studies.
Getting a place at Hampton College
For September 2026 entry, 126 families put Hampton College as their first choice and 393 named it as one of their preferences, for 148 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Hampton College are Hampton Gardens Secondary School (0.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 47.5); Nene Park Academy (1.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 47.2); Ormiston Bushfield Academy (1.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 48.8); and Stanground Academy (1.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 46.9).
Hampton College's 2026 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Hampton Gardens Secondary SchoolNene Park AcademyOrmiston Bushfield AcademyStanground Academy
The trust
Hampton College is one of 5 schools run by Hampton Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 208 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 38% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.
Of the 113 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 65% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 20% into work. 14% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
In 2026, 147 pupils (9.1%) received SEN support and 57 (3.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway), about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hampton College (adjacent), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hampton College issued 178 suspensions, 11 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 4 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Hampton College are Hampton Vale Primary Academy (0.4 miles), Hampton Hargate Primary School (0.4 miles), St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School (0.5 miles) and Hampton Lakes Primary School (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Hampton Vale Primary AcademyHampton Hargate Primary SchoolSt John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary SchoolHampton Lakes Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Peterborough published that the last place for 2021 entry went to a family 2.415 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Early years (Requires Improvement).
About
Hampton College is an all-through school for children aged 4 to 18, in Hampton, Peterborough, England.
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At a Glance
23.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has declined from 0.10 to -0.35 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 47.4 to 48.3 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has remained stable at around 45% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 48.3 | 44.5% |
| Disadvantaged(52) | - | 40.0 | 30.8% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(159) | - | 51.0 | 49.1% |
| Boys(105) | - | 46.5 | 40% |
| Girls(106) | - | 50.1 | 49.1% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(57) | - | 51.5 | 52.6% |
| Non mobile(203) | - | 48.4 | 44.8% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 6 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 208 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
4
Permanent exclusions
0.25%
Exclusion rate
178
Suspensions
10.99%
Suspension rate
74 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,620 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Hampton College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hampton College.
- Kumon Peterborough Hampton180m away · Not yet graded
- Club Viva Hampton Leisure Centre200m away · Not yet graded
- Club Viva Hampton Lakes970m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Hampton College is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Peterborough's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hampton College from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hampton College is in Peterborough; for families living there:
- Peterborough's school travel policy: Mainstream school transport assistance policy
- How to apply: Apply online for school transport for 4 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hampton College
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- Applications, first choices and offers at Hampton College for 2015 to 2026 entry.
- How many families in Peterborough got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
1,617 pupils
1,831 places
214 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Peterborough
Across Peterborough council
Places available
3,127
Applications
2,762
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Peterborough council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
147
SEN Support
57
EHC Plans
12.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,608
Total Pupils
784
Boys
824
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
98
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,085
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,530
Per pupil
£9833k
Total funding
£403k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.7%
Overall absence
21.3%
Persistent absence
1,426
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hampton College
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Hampton College
What are GCSE results like at Hampton College?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Hampton College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 45% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Hampton College's Ofsted rating?
Hampton College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
How close to Hampton College do you need to live?
Peterborough published for September 2021 entry that the last place offered at Hampton College on distance went to a family 2.415 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Hampton College?
Hampton College was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 1831 places.
How big are the classes at Hampton College?
Classes at Hampton College average 22.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hampton College?
Hampton College has around 1608 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hampton College?
7.7% of sessions were missed at Hampton College in 2024/25. 21.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hampton College?
Apply through Peterborough's coordinated admissions process, naming Hampton College on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Hampton College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Hampton College: Kumon Peterborough Hampton (180m away, registered, not yet graded), Club Viva Hampton Leisure Centre (200m away, registered, not yet graded) and Club Viva Hampton Lakes (970m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hampton College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hampton College?
Hampton College is at Eagle Way, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8BF.
Sources: Peterborough admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)