How many pupils does Sir Harry Smith Community College have?

Sir Harry Smith Community College has 1,104 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sir Harry Smith Community College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sir Harry Smith Community College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.6 in 2025/26.

Is Sir Harry Smith Community College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sir Harry Smith Community College is part of ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY).

Where is Sir Harry Smith Community College?

Sir Harry Smith Community College is located at Eastrea Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB.

Sir Harry Smith Community College

Eastrea Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB

Not rated

Inspected 30 September 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

38.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,104

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Sir Harry Smith Community College

Sir Harry Smith Community College is an academy converter in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,104 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY). At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.6 (2025/26). 26.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cambridgeshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,104 / 1,210 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 September 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

26.5%

Free school meals

5.1%

EAL

4.1%

SEN support

13.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.6

Attainment 8

185 pupils

32.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

53 students

3.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

65%

To higher education

16%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

84%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.6%

Overall absence

29.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

52.34

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

21.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

23.56

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£41,810

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£326 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3.7% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,955

Spend per pupil

£8,214

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Eastrea Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB
Phone: 01733703991
Principal: Dawn White
Website: http://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY) →

Teaching Jobs

Headteacher

PermanentFull timeL29 - L35

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

TeacherScience

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover for 1 year)

PermanentFull timeSalary MPS / UPS

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Teaching Assistant

Cover Supervisor (1 year Temporary Contract)

PermanentPart timeLevel 3, Point 5, £25,583 to £25,989 (FTE)

Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

TeacherEnglish

Teacher of English

PermanentPart timeMPS/UPS

Closes 16 Nov 2026View & apply

Teaching Assistant

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

PermanentPart time£16,520.27 · · Level 1A Point 3 £25,614 FTE (includes a pending national pay award )

Closes 23 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sir Harry Smith Community College?: Sir Harry Smith Community College is an academy converter in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Sir Harry Smith Community College have?: Sir Harry Smith Community College has 1,104 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sir Harry Smith Community College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sir Harry Smith Community College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.6 in 2025/26.
Is Sir Harry Smith Community College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sir Harry Smith Community College is part of ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY).
Where is Sir Harry Smith Community College?: Sir Harry Smith Community College is located at Eastrea Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB.

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