# Medeshamstede Academy — Peterborough, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 117
- **Principal:** Matthew Bloodworth-Flatt

## Contact

- **Address:** null
- **Phone:** 5047289
- **Website:** http://www.medeshamstedeacademy.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterborough/medeshamstede-academy-13648

## About

Medeshamstede Academy is an all through Academy for 117 pupils, aged 4 to 16. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Communication and Interaction with a diagnosis of Autism is their main presenting need.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — May 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A Great Environment for My Child: We've been really happy with the calm and safe environment at Medeshamstede Academy. The staff are always willing to listen and adapt to our child's needs, and the outdoor learning space is a great asset. One thing that could be improved is communication with parents - sometimes it feels like we're not informed about important events or updates. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic Support for My Child: We've been so impressed with the support and understanding the staff at Medeshamstede Academy have shown our child. The values of Responsibility, Resilience, Respect, and Reflection really shine through in everything they do. We've seen significant progress in our child's communication and interaction skills since joining the academy. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Fantastic Academy with Amazing Staff: We moved away from the area, but we still look back on our time at Medeshamstede Academy with fond memories. The staff were always incredibly supportive and went above and beyond to help our child thrive. The academy's commitment to helping children with autism and other special needs really resonated with us, and we feel grateful to have been a part of such a wonderful community. *(Jun 2021)*

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