Arthur Mellows Village College
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,672 pupils
90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.5
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Queen Katharine Academy
- Pupils on roll
- 1,619of 1,650 places
- Free school meals
- 48.3%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 252
- Ofsted
- Inspected, 25 March 2025Read the Ofsted report
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: The Voyager Academy (URN 137084, until 31 December 2016).
What the data says
Of the 187 pupils who finished Year 11 at Queen Katharine Academy in 2023, 48% stayed on in Queen Katharine Academy’s own sixth form (Peterborough average 49%), 36% went to a further education college and 1% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 130 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 41% went to university (Peterborough 29%, England 37%), and 2% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
GCSE results in 2025 were well below the national picture: Attainment 8 of 32.5 against 46.1 across England and 43.0 in Peterborough, with 23% of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both English and maths (England 45%).
Sociology is unusually popular at GCSE: 26% of the year group took it, against 4% of pupils across England.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Peterborough and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Queen Katharine Academy | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 187 | 2,875 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 87% | 92% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 83% | 88% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 48% | 49% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 0% | — | 13% |
| — further education college | 36% | 37% | 37% |
| — other education | 0% | 2% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Employment | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 7% | 5% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 6% | 3% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Queen Katharine Academy | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 130 | 3,439 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 80% | 77% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 41% | 29% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 2% | 13% | 19% |
| Further education | 5% | 7% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7% | 7% |
| Employment | 32% | 34% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 13% | 17% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | Queen Katharine Academy | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 32.5 | 43.0 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% | 39% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 41% | 60% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 7% | 18% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.70 | 3.61 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 50% | 30% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | 26.8 | 34.3 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | 38.2 | 46.7 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | 50% | 29% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 249 | 99% | 88% | 8% | 22% | 45% |
| English Language | 249 | 99% | 89% | 8% | 20% | 52% |
| Combined Science | 215 | 85% | 65% | 3% | 9% | 31% |
| English Literature | 189 | 75% | 86% | 9% | 21% | 57% |
| Business Studies | 99 | 39% | 18% | 11% | 20% | 45% |
| History | 72 | 29% | 41% | 14% | 26% | 42% |
| Spanish | 68 | 27% | 19% | 24% | 27% | 50% |
| Sociology | 66 | 26% | 4% | 21% | 21% | 56% |
| Geography | 59 | 23% | 41% | 14% | 25% | 41% |
| Computer Science | 59 | 23% | 13% | 7% | 30% | 41% |
| Fine Art | 45 | 18% | 9% | 11% | 28% | 38% |
| Food Preparation and Nutrition | 38 | 15% | 8% | 0% | 21% | 8% |
| Media Studies | 34 | 13% | 4% | 12% | 20% | 35% |
| Chemistry | 32 | 13% | 23% | 34% | 47% | 97% |
| Biology | 32 | 13% | 23% | 47% | 45% | 100% |
| Physics | 32 | 13% | 23% | 38% | 46% | 97% |
| Photography | 28 | 11% | 6% | 0% | 19% | 57% |
| Music | 27 | 11% | 5% | 0% | 33% | 19% |
| Citizenship Studies | 22 | 9% | 3% | 9% | 19% | 55% |
| Dance | 15 | 6% | 1% | 0% | 27% | 27% |
| Textiles | 15 | 6% | 2% | 7% | 27% | 20% |
| Drama | 12 | 5% | 7% | 0% | 27% | 25% |
| Portuguese | 8 | 3% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 100% |
| Polish | 4 | 2% | 1% | — | 84% | — |
| Design and Technology | 1 | 0% | 11% | — | 23% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 51 | 51% | — |
| Health Studies | 42 | 42% | — |
| Music Technology (Electronic) | 39 | 39% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | 38 | 38% | — |
| Childcare Skills | 23 | 23% | — |
| Tourism | 17 | 17% | — |
| Sports Studies | 2 | 2% | — |
| Childcare Skills | 1 | 1% | — |
| Health Studies | 1 | 1% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Queen Katharine Academy | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 355 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 100 | 1,296 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 24.51 | 32.34 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 5% | 14% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 16 | 16% | 13% |
| Economics | 15 | 15% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 12 | 12% | 13% |
| Spanish | 10 | 10% | 2% |
| Psychology | 7 | 7% | 23% |
| English Language | 7 | 7% | 4% |
| Biology | 7 | 7% | 20% |
| Portuguese | 7 | 7% | 0% |
| Mathematics | 7 | 7% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 6 | 6% | 17% |
| Fine Art | — | — | 3% |
| Photography | — | — | 3% |
| Textiles | — | — | 1% |
| English Literature | — | — | 11% |
| Geography | — | — | 10% |
| History | — | — | 13% |
| Media Studies | — | — | 4% |
| Physics | — | — | 12% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 29 | 29% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 26 | 26% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | 25 | 25% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 24 | 24% | — |
| Health Studies | VRQ Level 3 | 24 | 24% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 22 | 22% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 20 | 20% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 20 | 20% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 19 | 19% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 15 | 15% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 15 | 15% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 14 | 14% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 13 | 13% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (All) | 13 | 13% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 12 | 12% | — |
| Spanish | GCE AS level (All) | 12 | 12% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 11% | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | 11 | 11% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 10% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 10% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 10% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 9% | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 9% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 9% | — |
| Media Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 9% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 8 | 8% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 8% | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (All) | 8 | 8% | — |
| Sound Recording | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 8% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | 7 | 7% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 7% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 6 | 6% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 6% | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 6% | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Music performance: Group | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Fine Art | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Fine Art | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Media Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Spanish | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
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81% stayed in education · Attainment 8 39.3
Greater Peterborough UTC
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Hampton Gardens Secondary School
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Jack Hunt Academy
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86% stayed in education · Attainment 8 44.2
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.