Ofsted

Bright Stars Day Nursery in Dogsthorpe.

Glowing Ofsted report for Peterborough nursery

Headteacher Laura Wales with members of the Yaxley Infant School Council.

Celebrations at Yaxley Infant School after 'Strong' rating by Ofsted inspectors

A Peterborough secondary school received more than six times more applications than places available for the 2026/27 school year

913 applications for 150 places at Peterborough’s most popular secondary school

Peterborough’s most in-demand secondary school received 132 more applications than available places for the 2026/27 school year

222 applications for 90 places at Peterborough’s most in-demand primary school

Principal Sophie Dines celebrating with pupils.

Positive Ofsted report for Peterborough primary schol

Little Acorns Day Nursery and Montessori School Hampton. Photo: Google.

Glowing Ofsted report for Peterborough nursery

The property in Queens Gardens

Semi-detached house in Peterborough to become care home for one child

58 The Causeway, Thorney, Peterborough Photo: Granite and Gable

House on A47 near Peterborough to become children’s care home

The house on Sycamore Avenue

Plans for house to become ‘non-institutional’ children’s care home

Peterborough house to become children’s care home despite strong objections

Clare Lodge in Glinton.

Ofsted finds 'Inadequate' leadership' at secure children's home in Peterborough

Lime Academy Abbotsmede.

Peterborough primary school praised by Ofsted

Neale Wade Academy. Photo: Google.

Threat to strip school from academy trust over poor achievement

Improvements have been praised.

Council's improvement in children's services praised

Children celebrate their childminder's Ofsted result.

Husband and wife childminders celebrate "strong in all areas" Ofsted rating

Oakdale Primary School was visited by Ofsted inspectors on February 24

Peterborough primary school ‘thrilled’ after glowing Ofsted report
The school achieved a ‘strong standard’ across three categories
Daniel DeFalco

Staff and students at Hampton Gardens School

Peterborough secondary school ‘delighted’ after glowing Ofsted report

Clare Lodge Secure Children’s Home.

Damning Ofsted report rules care home failed to protect child

The Day Nursery on Priestgate.

Peterborough nursery rated as strong in all areas by Ofsted

All schools are given Ofsted reports following inspections

What Ofsted had to say about every secondary school in Peterborough

Old Fletton Primary school.

Glowing Ofsted report for Peterborough primary school

St John Fisher Catholic High School.

Peterborough school completes academy conversion

Desborough Avenue, Stanground Photo: Google

Plans to convert Peterborough house into children’s care home

Kids Planet Thrapston

Kids Planet Thrapston celebrates good Ofsted rating

Ofsted visited the council's children's services department at the end of October

Improvements made at city's Children's Services - but more work needs to be done

Sir Harry Smith Community College Whittlesey

Ofsted tells Sir Harry Smith school improvements are needed in damning report

Shooting Stars Pre-School located in the Paston and Gunthorpe Community Centre.

Peterborough nursery celebrates Outstanding rating
Stars Day Nurseries Group has celebrated another landmark achievement as Shooting Stars Pre-School has been awarded Ofsted’s highest grading in its final inspection under the old framework.
Ben Jones

Vice Principal Sarah Judge with students at Richard Barnes Academy, standing proudly by the Parent-Friendly Schools accreditation sign.

Richard Barnes Academy honoured with Parent-Friendly award following years of po...

Leaders at Queen Katharine Academy say they are committed to making improvements at the school.

Leaders at 'inadequate' school say they are "committed" to making improvements

Mark Taylor, Principal of Queen Katharine Academy

Queen Katharine Academy makes strong progress following Ofsted monitoring visit

Secondary school stock.

What Ofsted had to say about all 15 Peterborough secondary schools

Pupils at Iqra Academy in Peterborough are said to be "confident and articulate".

Girls school celebrates Ofsted report - with several areas judged 'outstanding'

The property in Orton Avenue

Plans to change small Peterborough HMO into children’s care home

Winyates Primary School has been rated 'Outstanding' in all areas. Inset: Head of School, Ross Colley.

Primary school in Peterborough rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

Ofsted will go ahead with plans to publish new school 'report cards' based on inspection outcomes

What Ofsted's new 'report cards' look like - and when you can see them

Find out below.

The 15 best-rated state primary schools in Peterborough

Ofsted gave a glowing report after visiting Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Delight at Ormiston Bushfield Academy as Ofsted gives glowing report

See below.

The best 16 state secondary schools in Peterborough based on GCSE results

Most secondary schools in Peterborough have a 'good' or 'outstanding' rating

The Ofsted rating for every secondary school in Peterborough

Eric from Abbey College celebrates his GCSE results and is looking forward to continue his studies at Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form. Photo: Abbey College

Year 11 students at Abbey College are celebrating their brilliant GCSE and vocat...

Saskia celebrates success

Ormiston Bushfield Academy students celebrate GCSE achievements

Children's services was rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted in 2023

Ofsted: Children's Services improving at pace - but there is 'still more to do'

Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy applauds Sixth Form achievement

As pupils start to prepare for a new school year, these are England's top performing secondary schools

England's top secondary schools, according to our 2025 'gold standard'

Headteacher Jo Sludds with Manor Drive Secondary Academy pupils.

Glowing Ofsted review for Peterborough's newest secondary school

317 Eastfield Road, Peterborough

Peterborough care home plans withdrawn after ‘unacceptable’ issues raised

There have been celebrations at Prince William School

Celebrations at Prince William School in Oundle following Ofsted inspection

Celebrating their latest Ofsted report: Head of College, Mr John Gilligan, and students.

Secondary school staff "delighted" at latest 'outstanding' Ofsted ratings

Part one of our look at what Ofsted have said about Peterborough's Primary Schools

What Ofsted have said about city Primary Schools - Part One

Councillor Katy Cole, Peterborough City Council's Cabinet Member for Children's Services.

'Significant' improvement in previously 'inadequate' child services by council

Pupils celebrating at Medeshamstede Academy

Staff at Medeshamstede Academy speak of their pride at glowing Ofsted report

317 Eastfield Road, Peterborough Photo: Google

Plans to convert house into specialist children’s care home in Peterborough

Queen Katherine Academy in Peterborough

Peterborough school is rated 'inadequate' and 'requires improvement' by Ofsted

Inspectors have said SEND services need to improve in Cambs

Inspectors say SEND services need to improve in Cambridgeshire