Queen Katharine Academy

URN: 145051 • Peterborough PE4 6HX

Overview

Name
Queen Katharine Academy
URN
145051
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Taylor (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01733383888
Website
Visit
Address
Mountsteven Avenue, Peterborough PE4 6HX

Summary

Queen Katharine Academy (QKA) is a mixed secondary academy located in Peterborough, serving approximately 1,685 students aged 11 to 19. Established in September 2017 and part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, QKA aims to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth. The school's core values—Respect, Ambition, and Responsibility—are central to its ethos and guide the behaviour and expectations of both students and staff.

The curriculum at QKA is designed to engage and challenge students, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities that promote holistic development. The academy prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that every student feels supported throughout their educational journey. With modern facilities and resources, QKA is committed to enhancing the learning experience and encouraging creativity.

Community is a key focus at Queen Katharine Academy, with strong relationships between students, staff, and parents forming the foundation of its success. The school encourages collaboration and partnership, inviting families to be actively involved in their children's education.

Key details

LA
Peterborough
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1650
Pupils
1685
Boys
807
Girls
878
FSM %
48.00
Open date
2017-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1685 807 878 1650 48.00
2024-09-11 1675 788 887 1650 46.90
2023-09-11 1451 667 784 1650 43.50
2022-09-11 1451 667 784 1650 43.50
2021-09-11 1267 583 684 1650 38.20
2020-09-11 1144 528 616 1650 32.20

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