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Richard Barnes Academy
Ages 5–16120 pupilsDoes not apply
Richard Barnes Academy is a school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Peterborough. The school has around 120 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in Peterborough can view Richard Barnes Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Peterborough (PE3 6BA), Richard Barnes Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Pupils per teacher11.9England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS43%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals75.9%England avg 26.3%
English not first language17.9%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Peterborough
All schools in Peterborough →West Town Primary AcademyGood · 0.0 miThe Peterborough School0.3 miThe Beeches Independent School0.4 miGladstone Primary AcademyGood · 0.5 miThe Beeches Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
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