Manor Drive Secondary Academy
URN: 149104 • Peterborough PE4 7EP
Overview
- Name
- Manor Drive Secondary Academy
- URN
- 149104
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FOUR CS MAT
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 31.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Sludds (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01733598002
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Porter Avenue, Peterborough PE4 7EP
Summary
Manor Drive Secondary Academy is a mixed free school located in Peterborough, serving 446 students with a capacity of 720. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and ambitious educational experience, emphasizing high academic standards and student wellbeing. The ethos of the academy is built on traditional values, aiming to foster intellectual curiosity and personal growth through exceptional teaching and a broad curriculum.
The school offers a range of extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and support their development beyond the classroom. Manor Drive Secondary Academy values the partnership between school, home, and the community, ensuring open and supportive communication with parents and carers to enhance the educational experience for every student.
With a significant percentage of students (41%) eligible for free school meals, the academy is committed to inclusivity and providing a safe environment where all students can thrive. The leadership team, under Headteacher Mrs Jo Sludds, maintains high expectations for learning and personal development, as highlighted in their recent Ofsted inspection.
The school offers a range of extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and support their development beyond the classroom. Manor Drive Secondary Academy values the partnership between school, home, and the community, ensuring open and supportive communication with parents and carers to enhance the educational experience for every student.
With a significant percentage of students (41%) eligible for free school meals, the academy is committed to inclusivity and providing a safe environment where all students can thrive. The leadership team, under Headteacher Mrs Jo Sludds, maintains high expectations for learning and personal development, as highlighted in their recent Ofsted inspection.
Useful links
- Chair of Governors Welcome (governance)
- Trustees and Governors (governance)
- Report a Student Absence (sen)
- Inclusion and Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FOUR CS MAT
- Capacity
- 720
- Pupils
- 446
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 226
- FSM %
- 41.00
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 446 | 220 | 226 | 720 | 41.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 271 | 124 | 147 | 720 | 36.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 720 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 900 |
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