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The School and Nursery enjoy beautiful, extensive grounds on one leafy campus close to the heart of Peterborough
The Peterborough School is a member of the Woodard group of schools, which is the largest collection of Church of England schools in England and Wales and one of the principal educational charities in the UK.
Founded in 1895, and formerly known as Westwood House and Peterborough High School, it is a day school educating young people in a caring community. The campus is situated in 11 acres of beautiful grounds close to the city centre and pupils, staff and parents enjoy its safe environment.
Since September 2010 boys have been admitted into Years 7 and 12, making us now fully co-educational. The Governors of the School announced this programme of expansion to build on many years of outstanding success.
Videos
Have a look at the first of our videos and see what Your Story at The Peterborough School could be
Welcome to the Nursery & Preparatory School
Welcome to the Senior School
Welcome to the Sixth Form
Mrs Greenfield's Story
Araoluwa’s story
Brandon's Story
Jordan's Story
Our Aim
The aim of the School is to unlock the potential of each and every child. It will develop Academic Excellence, a Passion for Learning, Creativity, Confidence, Teamwork, Leadership Skills and Spiritual & Moral Values in a stimulating environment and will enable pupils to achieve success in an ever-changing world, from six weeks to Sixth Form and beyond.
There are many wonderful aspects to an education at The Peterborough School and students will enjoy numerous experiences and activities which cover many different areas, both within the School timetable and outside it, either at School or as a member of outside organisations.
The aims of the School are to develop, nurture and enable pupils to achieve across seven particular areas and we believe that experiencing and gaining recognition in all these areas will provide them with a truly all-round education.
- Academic Excellence
- Creativity
- Confidence
- Spiritual & Moral Values
- Leadership Skills
- Passion for Learning
- Teamwork
The Journey
The Nursery
The Peterborough School Nursery is a 56-place day Nursery set in a superb house within the extensive grounds of The Peterborough School.
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Small class sizes and a caring ethos means we get to know each child very well.
Find Out MoreSenior School
Pupils aged 11 to 16, embracing key stages 3 and 4.
Find Out MoreSixth Form
The Peterborough School’s Sixth Form continues to grow in size and popularity and now offers a fully co-educational experience.
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Latest News
Here is what's been happening and what's coming up at The Peterborough School.
- Thursday 26th May
The Peterborough School PTG links with Amazon Smile
The School's Parent Teacher Guild (PTG) is now able to accept donations via purchases made through Amazon
- Wednesday 11th May
Celebrating 125 Years of The Peterborough School
Formed in 1895, the city's only coeducational independent school reaches its 125 anniversary
- Tuesday 14th December
Sixth Former Shivani celebrates University Scholarship offer
Shivani, who recently celebrated golfing success with a win in the Home Nations Cup, has been offered a place at a prestigious US College
- Monday 11th October
Local Paralympian James Fox MBE delivers inspirational Speech Day address
James Fox, MBE, led congratulations to this year's prize winners in the first in-person Speech Day event since 2019.
- Tuesday 7th September
TPS announces Open Day date for October 2021
Following two years of lockdowns, the School is looking forward to opening its doors to visitors once again this October
- Thursday 12th August
GCSE students celebrate excellent results
Year 11 pupils celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results
- Tuesday 10th August
Sixth Formers celebrate university offers following outstanding A Level Results
Recent leavers celebrate another year of outstanding results
- Tuesday 29th June
Golfing success for Shivani
Sixth Former Shivani recently celebrated after taking part in the Home Nations Cup