With the deadline for parents to apply for a place at secondary schools just one day away (the cut off date is October 31), the release of the data could not have come at a more perfect time for families.
Each school is given an ‘Attainment 8’ score – This score is based on how well pupils in a school have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.
The Peterborough average for this score is 42.9, while the average for all schools in England is 43.7.
A total of 10 Peterborough schools have a score that is above the national average.
Here, the schools are listed in order, with the schools with the lowest scores listed first.

1. Peterborough school league tables
Schools are given an Attainment 8 ranking based on exam scores Photo: Monkey Business Images

2. Queen Katharine Academy
Queen Katharine Academy has an Attainment 8 score of 32.4 Photo: PT

3. Greater Peterborough UTC
Greater Peterborough UTC had an Attainment 8 score of 38.1 Photo: UTC

4. Thomas Deacon Academy
Thomas Deacon Academy has an Attainment 8 score of 39.1 Photo: PT