The King's (The Cathedral) School
URN: 136398 • Peterborough PE1 2UE
Overview
- Name
- The King's (The Cathedral) School
- URN
- 136398
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE KING'S (THE CATHEDRAL) SCHOOL, PETERBOROUGH
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Harrison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01733751541
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Road, Peterborough PE1 2UE
Summary
The King's (The Cathedral) School is an all-through academy located in Peterborough, serving a mixed-gender student body of 1,261 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150. Established in 1541, the school embraces its rich history while focusing on modern educational practices. The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting a community where every individual is valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.
The curriculum at The King's School is designed to foster academic excellence alongside musical, cultural, and sporting achievements. Students benefit from a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being and support, ensuring that all pupils receive the guidance they need to thrive.
The King's School is committed to creating a nurturing environment where discipline and structure are paramount. The school community, which includes students, staff, parents, and governors, works collaboratively to promote a culture of respect and courtesy, as highlighted by positive feedback from Ofsted.
The curriculum at The King's School is designed to foster academic excellence alongside musical, cultural, and sporting achievements. Students benefit from a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being and support, ensuring that all pupils receive the guidance they need to thrive.
The King's School is committed to creating a nurturing environment where discipline and structure are paramount. The school community, which includes students, staff, parents, and governors, works collaboratively to promote a culture of respect and courtesy, as highlighted by positive feedback from Ofsted.
Useful links
- SLT and Governors (governance)
- Consent Notices (sen)
- Report an Absence (Illness) (sen)
- Request a Planned Absence (sen)
- Recent Parent Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- The Petriburgian FIND OUT MORE (download)
- Admissions 2026 (other)
- Admissions in Year (other)
- AdmissionsAdmissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Thomas Deacon Academy (53.2)
- Hampton College (51.2)
- Hampton College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Peterborough
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE KING'S (THE CATHEDRAL) SCHOOL, PETERBOROUGH
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 1261
- Boys
- 600
- Girls
- 661
- FSM %
- 12.90
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-03-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1261 | 600 | 661 | 1150 | 12.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1251 | 592 | 659 | 1150 | 11.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1217 | 584 | 633 | 1150 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1217 | 584 | 633 | 1150 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1227 | 591 | 636 | 1150 | 5.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1221 | 591 | 630 | 1150 | 5.60 |
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