Peterborough’s top-performing secondary schools based on English and maths grades - with start of 2026 GCSE season just days away

Year 11 students across Peterborough are just days away from the next stage in their educational journeys with the 2026 GCSE season beginning next week.

This year’s GCSE season runs between Thursday, May 7 and Friday, June 26.

Most students take between eight and 10 GCSE subjects, including the compulsory core subjects of maths, English and science.

Each year, following the end of the GCSE season, the Department of Education produces a league table showing the performance of every secondary school across the country. Data from the 2025 GCSE season was released late last year, allowing students and parents to compare performance across schools in their local area. This data, published by the Department for Education, shows the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSE. We’ve taken a look at the top eight best-performing Peterborough secondary schools based on last year’s English and maths grades. Full gallery below: