Ofsted school ratings in Peterborough
In Peterborough (East of England), 34 of 40 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.0%. That is 2.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 85.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 31
- Requires improvement
- 6
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 40
- rank 102/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Peterborough (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Peterborough | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 7.5% |
| Good | 31 | 77.5% |
| Requires improvement | 6 | 15.0% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Peterborough
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Peterborough
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Buckinghamshire85.1%
- Sefton85.1%
- Leicestershire85.0%
- Warwickshire84.9%
- West Sussex84.4%
- Staffordshire84.4%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Peterborough are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 34 of 40 graded state-funded schools in Peterborough hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.0%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Peterborough have?
- Peterborough has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 31 rated Good, out of 40 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Peterborough?
- No state-funded school in Peterborough currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 6 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Peterborough?
- By phase in Peterborough: 83.3% of 30 primary schools; 87.5% of 8 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Peterborough compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Peterborough ranks 102 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 85.0% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.