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The King's (The Cathedral) School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly in all areas of education, including end of key stage tests and GCSE/A level examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and demonstrate acts of kindness, contributing to a calm and safe environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff use a well-sequenced programme to help pupils catch up quickly, particularly in reading.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers expertly bring the well-sequenced curriculum to life through careful explanation and questioning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils practice extensively and adapt lessons based on regular assessments.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers introduce stimulating books and model wider reading; SEND staff support pupils to access the full curriculum.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents regularly communicate with the SEND team about their child’s progress.
Communication with Parents: The school has a positive reputation among parents and regularly updates them.
Parent Satisfaction: The school is positively viewed by parents and the local community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders always act in the best interests of pupils, balancing historical traditions with positive changes.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders are attuned to educational changes and demands, leading to consistent high performance.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The school maintains a positive culture around safeguarding and pupil safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils listen carefully in lessons and demonstrate orderly behaviour around the school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High expectations and well-designed programmes ensure pupil welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have access to a broad range of personal development opportunities, including music and sports.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students balance academics with extracurricular activities by participating in clubs and leadership roles.
Outdoor Facilities: School provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as trips linked to the curriculum.
Career Counselling Services: The school facilitates career fairs and invites alumni to guide students.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth-form students make well-informed decisions about their futures through guidance provided by the school.
Support for SEND: Highly skilled staff and effective communication with parents help SEND pupils overcome barriers and achieve well.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum extends beyond national requirements, including subjects like English, early reading, mathematics, geography, art, and French.
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The King's (The Cathedral) School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.

It has 1251 students from age 7-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 79% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

97.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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We are confident that students of all levels will flourish in our demanding, encouraging, and welcoming atmosphere.
Our goal is to inspire students to be well-rounded people who are content with their own accomplishments and confident enough to put their all into all they do.
According to us, a person's wellbeing is rooted on a secure sense of who they are.
Your sons and girls will learn how to live complete, fulfilling, and balanced lives as a result, in addition to taking advantage of the numerous opportunities offered at The King's School.
Mental health and welfare are at the centre of everything we do at our Cathedral School.
We strive to foster a sense of belonging to our extended family, where each individual is respected.
At The King's School, we make every effort to support each student—child or adult—and consider them as individuals capable of contributing in their own special, distinctive, and highly appreciated way.
By the time your kid leaves us, we want them to have experienced the satisfaction of belonging to a "Family Achieving Excellence" along with their family.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 7-18 11-16 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.3 15.1 18.5
Proficient Math 107 - -
Proficient Read 110 - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 79% 48% 17%
Grade 5 or above A Level 31.70% - 5.30%
Day Fees - - -
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The King's (The Cathedral) School Reviews
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I am a current year 9 student and I love attending kings. I am proud to go to the best school in Peterborough. The teachers are super supportive and the lessons cover great material, the facilities are good however the food could be slightly better quality although there is a wide range of options for all students.
I am a current year 9 student and I love attending kings. I am proud to go to the best school in Peterborough. The teachers are super supportive and the lessons cover great material, the facilities are good however the food could be slightly better quality although there is a wide range of options for all students.
I am a current year 9 student at Kings and I am loving it here!! Everything is great but the food could be a little better.
Primary Exam Result

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Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 92 97
Reading 110 91 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 76% 48.8% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 24% 4.26% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.1 Above Average
Writing -0.7 Below Average
Maths -0.9 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 1 97 96
Reading 108 96 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 93% 53.51% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 6.45% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 2.6 Above Average
Writing 2.5 Above Average
Maths -0.9 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 1 89 94
Reading 108 1 90 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 93% 13 47.75% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 6 5.4% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.9 Above Average
Writing 3 Above Average
Maths -1 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 85 93
Reading 109 84 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 80% 42.64% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 4.94% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.3 Average
Writing -4.1 Well Below Average
Maths -2.3 Below Average
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.64 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 64.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 29.09% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 95% 44.91% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 28% 13.55% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 7.14% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 9.86% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 5.56 2.7 2.83

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 87.81% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 150 148 144
Pupils staying in education 98% 83.25% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 11% 36.69% 32.73%
School sixth forms 83% 40.31% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 1% 0.19% 10.22%
Other education destinations 3% 6.19% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.31% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.31% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.83 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 67.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 85% 30.36% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 97% 44.32% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 37% 13.73% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 34% 8.45% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 37% 10.86% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 5.97 2.67 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 93.87% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 179 158 141
Pupils staying in education 97% 90.07% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 11% 36.13% 34.03%
School sixth forms 82% 46.6% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 2% 0.2% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 7.2% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.93% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.87% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.67 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 63 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 75% 8 24.6% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 90% 5 40.45% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 71% 20.95% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 41% 3 8.75% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 57% 2 12.75% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 5.8 2.7 2.88

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 85.46% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 150 144 135
Pupils staying in education 98% 81.92% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 17% 38.38% 33.25%
School sixth forms 80% 34.92% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.08% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 8.54% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.85% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.69% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.7 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 65.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 10 25.05% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 95% 4 40% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 63% 24.58% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 44% 1 8.53% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 55% 6 13.79% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 6 2.63 2.84

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 94.2% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 149 157 140
Pupils staying in education 97% 78.6% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 12% 35.3% 28.31%
School sixth forms 81% 40.3% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 9.08%
Other education destinations 5% 7.2% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.7% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.9% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.48 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 61.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 22.56% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 91% 32.78% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 69% 19.17% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 45% 9.33% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 49% 10.61% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 94.6% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 150 156 145
Pupils staying in education - 72.7% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 17% 35.9% 30.58%
School sixth forms 80% 39.3% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 12.5% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 4.4% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.8% 2.45%
A level exam result

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 41.3 29.35 30.01
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 40.91 29.41 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 31.70% 11.38% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 199 175 201
Students staying in education 75% 58.08% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 5.08% 6.08%
Students entering employment 15% 25.85% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 8.38% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 44.37 31.31 33.41
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 44.03 30.01 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 35.0% 11.83% 17.7%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 154 191 248
Students staying in education 79% 65.23% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 3.77% 5%
Students entering employment 10% 18% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 9.38% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 40.38 3 28.3 29.39
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 40.34 27.52 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 30.2% 8.12% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 172 247 232
Students staying in education 73% 57.5% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 7.2% 7.77%
Students entering employment 15% 22.1% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 7.6% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.12 2 24.06 29.03
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 40.63 2 25.2 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 30.8% 7.38% 13.37%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 21 33.56% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 5.56% 5.54%
Students entering employment 11% 22.33% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 4% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 35.73 17.82 26.73
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.47 20.31 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 24.7% 6.27% 12.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 18 26.33% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 6.22% 6.37%
Students entering employment 10% 20.78% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 1.22% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
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20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The King's (The Cathedral) School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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