The Peterborough School

The school is guided by four core values: Family, Ambition, Character, and Excellence. It emphasizes a collaborative educational journey that supports the academic, personal, spiritual, moral, and social growth of every child, operating on the belief that children achieve more when they are happy and well-supported.

The school provides an all-through education starting with a Nursery that follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on play-based discovery and early literacy and numeracy. The Preparatory School offers a broad curriculum that prepares pupils for the transition to the Senior School, which continues through to the Sixth Form. The academic programme includes a wide range of subjects, with a music curriculum that spans from Baroque to contemporary styles, and an enrichment programme for Sixth Form students.

The school reports strong academic performance, with a 92% overall pass rate at GCSE and a 99% overall pass rate at A Level. Pupils are described as confident, articulate, and polite, with the school community noted for its inclusivity and warmth.

The school maintains a dedicated Individual Learning department led by a Head of Individual Learning. This department works alongside pastoral and academic staff to ensure that every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The admissions process begins with a tour, which can be arranged during school days or at scheduled Open Mornings. Prospective families must complete an application form and pay a fee, followed by an assessment—which for younger children involves a visit to their current setting, and for older pupils includes a classroom visit, academic assessments, and a review of school reports. Following a successful assessment and, where applicable, an interview, a formal offer is made, which is confirmed upon the return of a signed acceptance form and payment of an enrolment deposit. Scholarships are available for entry into Year 7 and the Sixth Form, with applications due by the end of the Autumn Term.

The school operates on a three-term academic year. The Autumn Term typically runs from early September to mid-December, the Spring Term from early January to early April, and the Summer Term from late April to early July. Each term includes a half-term break, and the school year features specific events such as Speech Day, Open Days, and a final end-of-year parent lunch.

Located on the leafy outskirts of Peterborough, the school campus spans 11 acres of grounds. The facilities support a wide range of academic and co-curricular activities, including dedicated spaces for music, performing arts, and sports. The school also provides wraparound care and bus routes for students.