NeneGate is a special academy in Peterborough for children and young people aged 8 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 8–16
- 69 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 8 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 69 (places for 69)
- Headteacher
- Miss Catherine Wilson (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Meridian Trust
- Opened
- 1 February 2023
- Free school meals
- 78.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Peterborough
- School reference (URN)
- 149368
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Peterborough (2)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Peterborough council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, March 2026: Strong standard in 3 of 6 areas
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Park Lane, Peterborough, PE1 5GZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- St John Fisher Catholic High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- Medeshamstede Academy Special school · Ages 4–16 0.3 miles
- Marshfields School Special school · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 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 NeneGate
How do I get a place at NeneGate?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult NeneGate. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does NeneGate support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does NeneGate take?
Aged 8 to 16, boys and girls.
What is NeneGate’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is NeneGate?
Park Lane, Peterborough, PE1 5GZ, in Peterborough.
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