Richard Barnes Academy is an alternative provision academy in Peterborough for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 112 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 112 (places for 160)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Everton
- Part of
- Thomas Deacon Education Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2020
- Free school meals
- 75.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Peterborough
- School reference (URN)
- 147892
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Peterborough council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, October 2024
Inspected in October 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Williamson Avenue, Peterborough, PE3 6BA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- The Beeches Independent School Independent · Ages 9–19 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.4 miles
- Jack Hunt Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Nova Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 1.2 miles
All SEND schools in Peterborough
By need in Peterborough: Autism (5) · Physical (4) · SEMH (3) · Speech and language (2) · Moderate learning (2) · Severe learning (2) · Hearing (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Richard Barnes Academy
How do I get a place at Richard Barnes Academy?
Places at Richard Barnes Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Peterborough council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Richard Barnes Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Richard Barnes Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Richard Barnes Academy?
Williamson Avenue, Peterborough, PE3 6BA, in Peterborough.
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