Stanground Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Peterborough Road, Peterborough, PE7 3BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stanground Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 87 schools in Peterborough. It ranks 5th of 15 secondary schools in Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 June 2023, report published 12 July 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

224 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.7

46.7, 0.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths43.3%

43.3%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths68.8%

68.8%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc18.3%

18.3%, 22.2 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.92

3.92, 0.17 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

47 students

Average point score per A level entry27.87

27.87, 7.13 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,654 pupils on roll, with places for 1,800

Eligible for free school meals30.7%

30.7%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language25.6%

25.6%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.5%

12.5%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stanground Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hampton Gardens Secondary School	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 47.0
Hampton College	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.5
The Peterborough School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 60.8
St John Fisher Catholic High School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
The King's (The Cathedral) School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 63.2

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Van Lier
Phone: 01733821430
Website: stangroundacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Peterborough Road, Peterborough, PE7 3BY
Local authority: Peterborough
URN: 137880

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.