SchoolScoresKings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Christian · Nursery class
Kings Forest, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, PE8 6XS
01780 470259 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 November 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Peterborough comparisons use the 47 of its 83 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 36 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 34th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 34th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 24th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 35th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 28th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Peterborough figures pool parents at the Peterborough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
92% — 33 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 30 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 92% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 24% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 96% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Northamptonshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Christian school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 65th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 79th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 79th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 74th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.6 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 79 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 18.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 30 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School?
83% of the 59 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 122012.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.