Sir Harry Smith Community College

A good academy converter school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sir Harry Smith Community College.

Peterborough, PE71XB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
39.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.66
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.4%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Eastrea Road
Whittlesey
Peterborough, PE71XB
Phone
1733703991
Website
sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138053
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1XB
Website
http://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY)
Capacity
1,210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,094
Free School Meals
23.1% (253 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
87 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
137
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,094 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
History (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspiration and Achievement for all"

Pursuit of Excellence Valuing People Achievement High Quality Learning Experience Extending the Boundaries of Learning British Values

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from our Principal: Dawn White emphasises an inclusive, ambitious college with a diverse curriculum and strong post-16 and SEND support, complemented by extensive extra-curricular opportunities.

Facilities

Library Resource Centre Sixth Form Centre

Admissions Criteria

Catchment area admissions with a published intake number (240 for 2026). Admissions are managed by Cambridgeshire County Council. Priority in admissions is given to (in order): children with a statement of SEN or Education, Health and Care Plan naming the College; Looked After Children; children who live in the catchment area and have a sibling at the College; siblings; other children in the catchment area; other children living nearest to the College (straight-line distance) when merit is equal. A statement naming the College will be admitted; those with SEN statements not naming the College will be referred to Student Assessment to determine an appropriate place. In rare cases where harm is suspected, the college may hold a child in school while Social Care investigates. All admissions are managed by Cambridgeshire County Council.

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