What year groups does Richard Barnes Academy teach?

Richard Barnes Academy teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Peterborough.

Who is the headteacher of Richard Barnes Academy?

The headteacher of Richard Barnes Academy is Mrs Claire Everton, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Richard Barnes Academy last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Richard Barnes Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Richard Barnes Academy?

Richard Barnes Academy has 112 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.

Is Richard Barnes Academy full?

Richard Barnes Academy has capacity for 160 pupils and 112 on roll (70%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Richard Barnes Academy a faith school?

No. Richard Barnes Academy has no designated religious character.

Who runs Richard Barnes Academy?

Richard Barnes Academy is part of THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Richard Barnes Academy publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Richard Barnes Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Richard Barnes Academy

Richard Barnes Academy

Williamson Avenue, Peterborough, PE3 6BA

Phase: Academies
School type: Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Ages: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Trust: THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Everton
Sponsor: Thomas Deacon Education Trust
Constituency: Peterborough
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 160
Pupils on roll: 112
URN: 147892
Local authority: Peterborough
Website: School website
Telephone: 01733978224

About this school

Richard Barnes Academy is a special academy in Peterborough. It teaches children aged 5 to 16 and has 112 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 1 October 2024 · report published 10 November 2024

Ofsted did not give an overall grade. Between September 2024 and September 2025 inspections graded each area of a school's work without a single overall judgement, ahead of the move to report cards. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Trends over time

How Richard Barnes Academy has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	98
2023/24	124
2024/25	120

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 73.33%
English as an additional language: 24.2%

Location

Nearby schools

The Peterborough School
Independent schools · Peterborough

0.3 miles
The Beeches Independent School
Special schools · Peterborough

0.4 miles
Clare Lodge
Other types · Peterborough

0.8 miles
NeneGate
Academies · Peterborough

1.4 miles
Heltwate School
Special schools · Peterborough

1.6 miles

Other schools in Peterborough

Calman Colaiste (Kisimul Group) Other types
Clare Lodge Other types
Heltwate School Special schools
Lime Academy Orton Academies
Marshfields School Special schools
Medeshamstede Academy Free Schools
NeneGate Academies
Park House Special schools
Sense College Other types
The Beeches Independent School Special schools
Caverstede Nursery School Nursery
Alderman Jacobs School Primary

Common questions

What year groups does Richard Barnes Academy teach?: Richard Barnes Academy teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Peterborough.
Who is the headteacher of Richard Barnes Academy?: The headteacher of Richard Barnes Academy is Mrs Claire Everton, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Richard Barnes Academy last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Richard Barnes Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Richard Barnes Academy?: Richard Barnes Academy has 112 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.
Is Richard Barnes Academy full?: Richard Barnes Academy has capacity for 160 pupils and 112 on roll (70%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Richard Barnes Academy a faith school?: No. Richard Barnes Academy has no designated religious character.
Who runs Richard Barnes Academy?: Richard Barnes Academy is part of THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Richard Barnes Academy publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Richard Barnes Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.