Best Schools in Peterborough
13 schools in Peterborough
Key Facts
- Peterborough has 13 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Peterborough have 62.8% pupils meeting KS2 expected standard, outperforming the national average of 61.0%, with 875 pupils across 6 primary schools.
- In Peterborough, 15.2% of primary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 23.8% nationally, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.15, higher than the national average of 18.10.
- Peterborough has 4 faith schools, making up 30.8% of all schools, with primary schools spending £6,933 per pupil, below the national average of £7,460, and achieving a persistent absence rate of 9.2%, lower than the national 20.0% rate.
Top Nurseries in Peterborough
7 nurseries in Peterborough
Top Primary Schools in Peterborough
6 primary schools in Peterborough
Polebrook Church of England Primary School
Peterborough, PE8 5LN
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence5.6%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio19.7
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE8 6XS
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence3.5%
Pupils220
P/T Ratio23.9
Oundle Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE8 5HA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence4.3%
Pupils361
P/T Ratio23.4
Nassington Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE8 6QG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence5.6%
Pupils69
P/T Ratio19.2
Frequently Asked Questions
Peterborough has 13 schools, including 6 primary schools, 7 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 9% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,933 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.