Welcome to Queen Katherine Academy!
I’m Mark Taylor, the new Principal, and I’m thrilled to lead this remarkable school. Our diverse community is a wonderful place for students, parents, and staff alike. With more than 20 years of experience in education, I’m excited to bring my passion for learning and growth to QKA.
At Queen Katharine Academy, we are guided by our core values: Respect, Ambition, and Responsibility. Our vision is to foster not only academic excellence, but also personal growth and social responsibility. We believe in creating a supportive and positive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Our curriculum is designed to challenge and engage students, complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities that promote holistic development. We prioritise pastoral care to ensure that every student feels supported, and our fantastic facilities are equipped with resources that enhance learning and creativity.
My vision for the future of Queen Katharine Academy is one of excellence. I believe in the potential of every student and am committed to helping them achieve their goals. I look forward to collaborating with students, parents, and staff to create an inclusive school community.
We pride ourselves on the strong sense of community at our school. The relationships between students, staff, and parents are the foundation of our success. I am excited about the opportunities for collaboration and partnership that lie ahead.
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about Queen Katharine Academy. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Mark Taylor
Principal
About Queen Katharine Academy
Queen Katharine Academy (QKA) is a member of the Cambridgeshire-based Thomas Deacon Education Trust and opened in September 2017. QKA is a larger-than-average, age 11 to 19 school in north Peterborough with approximately 1,700 pupils on roll, including 350 in the sixth form.
Vision, Ethos and Values
School Mantra
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
- Nelson Mandela
After working with groups of students and staff, we are pleased to launch our ‘QKA Way’. Our academy mantra demonstrates our belief that providing our students with a world-class education will enable them to positively influence the world.
Our values are Ambition, Responsibility and Respect and these fit perfectly with Katharine of Aragon who our academy is named after. Katherine was ambitious for herself and her daughter, Mary, who went on to be Queen of England. She understood her responsibility as Queen and Henry VIII’s wife and ensured her duty came before everything else. She treated others with respect and was known for ruling with kindness and fairness. We are proud to share these values with Queen Katharine.
We are also launching our student and staff pledges; promises that we make to our academy community to ensure we have an environment where we are all safe and able to thrive. We expect all students and staff to uphold their 5 pledges.
Values
1. Respect
2. Ambition
3. Responsibility
Pledges (students)
1. We will take opportunities given to us to improve and progress
2. Uphold our core values in everything that we do
3. Consistently attend school and lessons on time
4. Help and support others with kindness by being an upstander
5. Show respect to ourselves, others, and our environment
Pledges (staff)
1. We will teach good and outstanding lessons
2. Ensure an environment where students are supported and safe
3. Have high expectations that foster ambition and independence
4. We will be accountable and responsible
5. Promote and provide opportunities to broaden and enrich student experiences
These pledges unite all members of our community and promote a sense of belonging and pride to be part of our academy.
Thank you for your continued support of our academy.
The School Day
