Medeshamstede Academy
URN: 138271 • Peterborough PE1 5LQ
Overview
- Name
- Medeshamstede Academy
- URN
- 138271
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Bloodworth-Flatt (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01733821403
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Reeves Way, Peterborough PE1 5LQ
Summary
Medeshamstede Academy is a free special school located in Peterborough, catering to 114 pupils aged 4 to 16, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) primarily for communication and interaction needs, particularly those diagnosed with Autism. The academy aims to provide a calm and supportive environment where individual differences are understood and valued, allowing students to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Medeshamstede is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a focus on personalised learning that engages students through their interests. The dedicated staff work closely with parents, carers, and professionals to ensure that each child's unique requirements are met, fostering a collaborative approach to education and support.
Most pupils come from the City of Peterborough, with some from surrounding areas. The academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, which oversees multiple schools across various local authorities, ensuring a broad support network and shared resources to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
The curriculum at Medeshamstede is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a focus on personalised learning that engages students through their interests. The dedicated staff work closely with parents, carers, and professionals to ensure that each child's unique requirements are met, fostering a collaborative approach to education and support.
Most pupils come from the City of Peterborough, with some from surrounding areas. The academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, which oversees multiple schools across various local authorities, ensuring a broad support network and shared resources to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND Information Report 2025 - 2026 (sen)
- Our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- SEN and Disability Policy (sen)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- 08 April 2025End of Spring Term newsletterWe're delighted to share our end of Spring Term newsletter with you. Every term at Medeshamstede Academy is a busy one and this term was no exception. (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Academy Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Iqra Academy (57.0)
- Sense College (55.7)
- Nene Gate (55.1)
- Heltwate School (53.9)
- Marshfields School (52.8)
Key details
- LA
- Peterborough
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 117
- Pupils
- 114
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 15
- FSM %
- 47.40
- Open date
- 2012-08-17
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 114 | 99 | 15 | 117 | 47.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 106 | 94 | 12 | 117 | 41.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 127 | 113 | 14 | 117 | 41.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 127 | 113 | 14 | 116 | 41.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 121 | 107 | 14 | 127 | 37.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 117 | 102 | 15 | 103 | 35.90 |
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