Best Primary Schools in Peterborough
73 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Peterborough, 73 primary schools, accounting for 36.0% of all primary schools, educate 22,535 pupils across the city.
- Peterborough's primary schools have an Ofsted rating of 83.9% Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 44 Good ratings out of 56 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in Peterborough have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.55, with 31.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 41.3% having English as an additional language.
- Peterborough's primary schools spend £7,787 per pupil, with 56.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and 15.3% experiencing persistent absence.
The Peterborough School
Peterborough, PE3 6AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–20
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils514
P/T Ratio–
NC
Newborough CofE Primary School
Peterborough, PE6 7RG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils178
P/T Ratio–
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Stamford, PE9 3DZ
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected96%
Absence3.3%
Pupils168
P/T Ratio19.1
Hampton Vale Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE7 8LS
Academy · Primary · Ages 0–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence4.5%
Pupils689
P/T Ratio28.9
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE2 5SP
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected93%
Absence4.4%
Pupils465
P/T Ratio19.1
Iqra Academy
Peterborough, PE3 8YQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils94
P/T Ratio–
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE1 5JS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected51%
Absence6.9%
Pupils454
P/T Ratio20.5
Gladstone Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE1 2BZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence9.1%
Pupils519
P/T Ratio21.3
Newark Hill Academy
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE1 4RE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence4.9%
Pupils437
P/T Ratio23.5
Hampton Lakes Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE7 8SJ
Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.3%
Pupils375
P/T Ratio21.9
Norwood Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE4 7DZ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.5%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio23.5
WP
Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE2 5RF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected94%
Absence5.1%
Pupils189
P/T Ratio15.7
HP
Highlees Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE3 7ER
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected44%
Absence5.6%
Pupils369
P/T Ratio21.7
Fulbridge Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Peterborough, PE1 3JQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.7%
Pupils926
P/T Ratio25.6
Leighton Primary and Preschool
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE2 5PL
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.2%
Pupils310
P/T Ratio19.5
Manor Drive Primary Academy
Peterborough, PE4 7EP
Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.8%
Pupils198
P/T Ratio21.4
Nene Valley Primary School
Peterborough, PE2 9RT
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence3.5%
Pupils319
P/T Ratio26.3
Orton Wistow Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE2 6GF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence3.8%
Pupils379
P/T Ratio24.6
Werrington Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Peterborough, PE4 6QG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.0%
Pupils405
P/T Ratio21.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 76 primary schools in Peterborough, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 84% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,787 | £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.