City of Peterborough Academy
URN: 139082 • Peterborough PE1 5LQ
Overview
- Name
- City of Peterborough Academy
- URN
- 139082
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 21.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Treacy (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01733821440
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Reeves Way, Peterborough PE1 5LQ
Summary
City of Peterborough Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Peterborough, serving approximately 830 students aged 11-16. Established in September 2013, the Academy aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters academic success and personal growth. The school is committed to its core values of Respect and Kindness, Excellence, Ambition, Character, and Honesty, encouraging students to "REACH for excellence" in all their endeavors.
The Academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust and offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for future challenges. It emphasizes the development of cultural capital and leadership skills, providing various opportunities for students to engage in experiences that enhance their learning and personal development.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (47%), City of Peterborough Academy is dedicated to creating an inclusive community where every learner feels valued and supported. The school prioritizes the well-being of its students, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and character to thrive in a global society.
The Academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust and offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for future challenges. It emphasizes the development of cultural capital and leadership skills, providing various opportunities for students to engage in experiences that enhance their learning and personal development.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (47%), City of Peterborough Academy is dedicated to creating an inclusive community where every learner feels valued and supported. The school prioritizes the well-being of its students, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and character to thrive in a global society.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- 02/12/24Academy Closed Friday 6 DecemberPlease do not send your children to school on this day. We welcome them back on Monday 9 December...Read News (sen)
- 09/10/25Celebrating Excellence at the MCP 9th Annual Education AwardsWe were proud to represent our school at the 9th Annual Education Awards, hosted by the Muslim Counc...Read News (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Arthur Mellows Village College (74.7)
- Jack Hunt School (71.5)
- Nene Park Academy (63.3)
- Sir Harry Smith Community College (62.6)
- Hampton Gardens Secondary School (60.3)
Key details
- LA
- Peterborough
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 830
- Boys
- 441
- Girls
- 389
- FSM %
- 47.00
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 830 | 441 | 389 | 900 | 47.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 865 | 458 | 407 | 900 | 45.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 815 | 418 | 397 | 900 | 37.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 815 | 418 | 397 | 900 | 37.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 830 | 438 | 392 | 900 | 34.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 823 | 446 | 377 | 900 | 27.80 |
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