Arthur Mellows Village College

A outstanding academy converter school in Peterborough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Arthur Mellows Village College.

Peterborough, PE67JX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.8%
Continue in education or training
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
3 December 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Helpston Road
Glinton
Peterborough, PE67JX
Phone
1733252235
Website
arthurmellows.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136266
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Helpston Road, Glinton, Peterborough, PE6 7JX
Website
www.arthurmellows.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOUR CS MAT
Capacity
1720 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,656
Free School Meals
16.7% (277 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
97.6%
Ebacc Entry:
10.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.7%
Ebacc Languages:
17.4%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.02
Progress 8 Range:
-0.19 to 0.16
University Progression:
63.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
194 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.8 (+16.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.0 (+6.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
104 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
207
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,656 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Responsibility Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Arthur Mellows Village College is a welcoming, dynamic and thriving school that has earned an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and a positive, supportive, and inclusive community spirit.

Facilities

Main Hall with stage and seating for 350 people Dance studio with sprung floor Gymnasium Fitness suite Football pitches Tennis courts Swimming pool Seminar rooms equipped with interactive white boards for presentations Large canteen area with potential to cater for 150 people

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are dealt with by the Peterborough Local Authority. For September 2026 intake, children born 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015 in Peterborough should apply for transfer from primary to secondary via the Local Authority. All new Year 7 admissions are dealt with by the Local Authority. Applications must be submitted by midnight on 31 October 2025. Offers will be made by the Local Authority on 2 March 2026. In-Year Admissions 2025-26 are typically oversubscribed; places are allocated where possible, otherwise applicants may be placed on a waiting list in accordance with the Admissions Policy. See the Admissions Policy for details and the Catchment Area Map and Information for Parents of New Students. Admission Appeals process also described.

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