Deadline to apply for secondary school places is approaching - here is what Ofsted had to say about all 15 Peterborough schools including Jack Hunt and Thomas Deacon Academy

Many families will have been visiting prospective schools over the past few weeks, as they try to narrow down their choice.

If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 and lives in Peterborough, you need to apply for a Year 7 place at secondary school.

The deadline to apply is 31 October 2025 – but families won’t hear which school they have been offered a place at until March.

One of the things most will take into account is the latest Ofsted report for each school – which will give a greater insight into the curriculum at the school, and how it runs on a day to day basis.

The Peterborough Telegraph has taken a look at all the Ofsted reports for the 15 secondary schools in Peterborough – and here is what they said about each school.

For more information on how to apply for a school place, visit https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/schools-and-education/school-admissions/starting-secondary-school-in-year-7

Ofsted reports are accurate as of October 14 2025