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Primary schools in Peterborough

All 73 primary schools in Peterborough.

73 schools in Peterborough

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  1. The King's (The Cathedral) School

    Peterborough, PE1 2UE · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Peterborough average.

    366 first choices, 127 offers made

    Met the standard at 1180%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.1%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    1,256
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school The King's (The Cathedral) School
  2. John Clare Primary School

    Peterborough, PE6 7DX · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    18 first choices, 18 offers made

    Met the standard at 1191%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.9%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    130
    Pupils per teacher
    23.2
    View school John Clare Primary School
  3. Hampton Hargate Primary School

    Peterborough, PE7 8BZ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    94 first choices, 85 offers made

    Met the standard at 1177%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    641
    Pupils per teacher
    22.2
    View school Hampton Hargate Primary School
  4. Winyates Primary School

    Peterborough, PE2 5RF · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    20 first choices, 24 offers made

    Met the standard at 1176%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.9%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    175
    Pupils per teacher
    14.1
    View school Winyates Primary School
  5. Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School

    Stamford, PE9 3DZ · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    38 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1195%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    180
    Pupils per teacher
    23.1
    View school Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School
  6. Oakdale Primary School

    Peterborough, PE2 8TD · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    44 first choices, 46 offers made

    Met the standard at 1178%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.4%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    400
    Pupils per teacher
    24.1
    View school Oakdale Primary School
  7. St John's Church School

    Peterborough, PE2 5SP · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    48 first choices, 50 offers made

    Met the standard at 1185%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    433
    Pupils per teacher
    16.8
    View school St John's Church School
  8. St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School

    Peterborough, PE7 8QL · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Catholic

    Results above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    87 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.6%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    415
    Pupils per teacher
    25.5
    View school St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
  9. The Duke of Bedford Primary School

    Peterborough, PE6 0ST · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    30 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1181%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    221
    Pupils per teacher
    18.7
    View school The Duke of Bedford Primary School
  10. Heritage Park Primary School

    Peterborough, PE2 8XA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    32 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1173%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    202
    Pupils per teacher
    19.1
    View school Heritage Park Primary School
  11. Nene Valley Primary School

    Peterborough, PE2 9RT · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    54 first choices, 43 offers made

    Met the standard at 1176%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    311
    Pupils per teacher
    22.3
    View school Nene Valley Primary School
  12. Norwood Primary School

    Peterborough, PE4 7DZ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    23 first choices, 23 offers made

    Met the standard at 1183%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.5%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    200
    Pupils per teacher
    21.7
    View school Norwood Primary School
  13. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

    Peterborough, PE3 9XD · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results below the Peterborough average, low absence.

    37 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1157%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.6%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    209
    Pupils per teacher
    17.4
    View school Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
  14. Hampton Lakes Primary School

    Peterborough, PE7 8SJ · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Faith school
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    71 first choices, 58 offers made

    Met the standard at 1169%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.7%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    417
    Pupils per teacher
    23.2
    View school Hampton Lakes Primary School
  15. Eye CofE Primary School

    Peterborough, PE6 7TD · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Peterborough average.

    54 first choices, 54 offers made

    Met the standard at 1163%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.0%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    426
    Pupils per teacher
    21.0
    View school Eye CofE Primary School
  16. Hampton Vale Primary Academy

    Peterborough, PE7 8LS · Academy · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    63 first choices, 70 offers made

    Met the standard at 1173%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    702
    Pupils per teacher
    26.0
    View school Hampton Vale Primary Academy
  17. Old Fletton Primary School

    Peterborough, PE2 9DR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    47 first choices, 55 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.8%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    432
    Pupils per teacher
    19.6
    View school Old Fletton Primary School
  18. Fulbridge Academy

    Peterborough, PE1 3JQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Peterborough average.

    132 first choices, 120 offers made

    Met the standard at 1166%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.7%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    939
    Pupils per teacher
    22.4
    View school Fulbridge Academy
  19. Orton Wistow Primary School

    Peterborough, PE2 6GF · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the Peterborough average, low absence.

    43 first choices, 47 offers made

    Met the standard at 1162%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.8%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    378
    Pupils per teacher
    23.0
    View school Orton Wistow Primary School
  20. Northborough Primary School

    Peterborough, PE6 9BN · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    18 first choices, 19 offers made

    Met the standard at 1174%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.3%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    187
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school Northborough Primary School
  21. Castor CofE Primary School

    Peterborough, PE5 7AY · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Peterborough average, low absence.

    28 first choices, 29 offers made

    Met the standard at 1170%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.2%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    185
    Pupils per teacher
    18.7
    View school Castor CofE Primary School
  22. Hampton College

    Peterborough, PE7 8BF · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well below the Peterborough average, high absence.

    126 first choices, 148 offers made

    Met the standard at 1145%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    7.7%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    1,608
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Hampton College
  23. Newark Hill Academy

    Peterborough, PE1 4RE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the Peterborough average.

    61 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1173%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.0%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    435
    Pupils per teacher
    23.6
    View school Newark Hill Academy
  24. Werrington Primary School

    Peterborough, PE4 6QG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the Peterborough average, low absence.

    40 first choices, 40 offers made

    Met the standard at 1156%

    Peterborough 61%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.8%Peterborough 5.9%
    Pupils
    382
    Pupils per teacher
    22.8
    View school Werrington Primary School
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How Peterborough's primary schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Peterborough 61%England 62%Marshfields School: 0%Heltwate School: 0%Medeshamstede Academy: 0%Lime Academy Orton: 0%NeneGate: 0%St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 36%Newborough CofE Primary School: 36%Gladstone Primary Academy: 44%Gunthorpe Primary School: 44%Southfields Primary School: 45%Dogsthorpe Academy: 45%Hampton College: 45%Welbourne Primary Academy: 45%Leighton Primary and Preschool: 47%Welland Academy: 50%St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School: 55%Thomas Deacon Academy: 56%Werrington Primary School: 56%Lime Academy Abbotsmede: 57%Ravensthorpe Primary Academy: 57%Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 57%West Town Primary Academy: 58%Woodston Primary School: 58%Lime Academy Watergall: 59%Braybrook Primary Academy: 59%All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School: 60%Eyrescroft Primary School: 60%Wittering Primary School: 60%Orton Wistow Primary School: 62%Eye CofE Primary School: 63%Ormiston Meadows Academy: 63%William Law CofE Primary School: 63%Lime Academy Parnwell: 63%Thorpe Primary Academy: 63%Discovery Primary Academy: 63%St Botolph's Church of England Primary School: 63%Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy: 63%Longthorpe Primary Academy: 64%Saint Michael CofE Primary School: 64%Fulbridge Academy: 66%Old Fletton Primary School: 67%The Beeches Primary School: 67%Highlees Primary School: 67%Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School: 67%St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School: 67%Bishop Creighton Academy: 69%Hampton Lakes Primary School: 69%Castor CofE Primary School: 70%Nova Primary Academy: 70%Heritage Park Primary School: 73%Newark Hill Academy: 73%Hampton Vale Primary Academy: 73%Northborough Primary School: 74%Winyates Primary School: 76%Paston Ridings Primary School: 76%Nene Valley Primary School: 76%Hampton Hargate Primary School: 77%Oakdale Primary School: 78%The King's (The Cathedral) School: 80%The Duke of Bedford Primary School: 81%Norwood Primary School: 83%St John's Church School: 85%John Clare Primary School: 91%Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School: 95%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Peterborough

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Peterborough average 5.8%John Clare Primary School: 2.9%Castor CofE Primary School: 3.2%Northborough Primary School: 3.3%St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School: 3.6%Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School: 3.7%Heritage Park Primary School: 3.7%Orton Wistow Primary School: 3.8%St Botolph's Church of England Primary School: 4.1%Hampton Vale Primary Academy: 4.1%Nene Valley Primary School: 4.1%Hampton Hargate Primary School: 4.2%William Law CofE Primary School: 4.2%The Duke of Bedford Primary School: 4.3%St John's Church School: 4.3%Oakdale Primary School: 4.4%Wittering Primary School: 4.4%St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 4.4%Norwood Primary School: 4.5%Braybrook Primary Academy: 4.5%Leighton Primary and Preschool: 4.6%Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 4.6%St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School: 4.7%Hampton Lakes Primary School: 4.7%Old Fletton Primary School: 4.8%Werrington Primary School: 4.8%Winyates Primary School: 4.9%Eyrescroft Primary School: 4.9%Eye CofE Primary School: 5%Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School: 5%Newark Hill Academy: 5%Longthorpe Primary Academy: 5%Discovery Primary Academy: 5%All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School: 5.1%The King's (The Cathedral) School: 5.1%Saint Michael CofE Primary School: 5.1%Paston Ridings Primary School: 5.2%Manor Drive Primary Academy: 5.2%Welland Academy: 5.3%West Town Primary Academy: 5.3%Woodston Primary School: 5.5%Southfields Primary School: 5.6%Lime Academy Watergall: 5.6%Gunthorpe Primary School: 5.6%The Beeches Primary School: 5.7%Fulbridge Academy: 5.7%Ormiston Meadows Academy: 5.7%Lime Academy Abbotsmede: 5.7%Thorpe Primary Academy: 5.7%Brewster Avenue Infant School: 5.9%Ravensthorpe Primary Academy: 6%Newborough CofE Primary School: 6.1%Highlees Primary School: 6.3%Welbourne Primary Academy: 6.3%Nova Primary Academy: 6.4%Queen's Drive Infant School: 6.5%Bishop Creighton Academy: 6.5%Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy: 6.8%Dogsthorpe Academy: 7.4%Hampton College: 7.7%Dogsthorpe Infant School: 7.8%Lime Academy Parnwell: 8%Gladstone Primary Academy: 8.5%Thomas Deacon Academy: 9.3%Heltwate School: 9.5%Marshfields School: 10.2%Medeshamstede Academy: 12.5%Lime Academy Orton: 14.1%NeneGate: 17.6%0%5%10%15%20%
Primary schools in Peterborough

Ofsted grades in Peterborough

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 29 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 2 of 44
  • Good: 37 of 44
  • Requires improvement: 5 of 44
  • Inadequate: 0 of 44
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Peterborough

  1. Some are faith schools.

    18 of the 73 primary schools in Peterborough have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    18 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Peterborough, explained

There are 73 primary schools in Peterborough, teaching 26,969 children. 20 are run by the council and 48 are academies or free schools. Among them are 7 special and 3 independent schools.

89% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 2 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

61.0% of pupils in Peterborough met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 0% to 95%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

30.4% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,575 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 16.0% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Peterborough?
There are 73 primary schools in Peterborough, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Peterborough?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Peterborough on Eduscope are The King's (The Cathedral) School, John Clare Primary School and Hampton Hargate Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Peterborough?
Peterborough has 2 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 37 are rated Good, meaning 89% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Peterborough ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Peterborough perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Peterborough, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Peterborough primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Peterborough is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Peterborough?
When choosing a primary school in Peterborough, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 73 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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