SchoolScoresNorthborough Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SOKE EDUCATION TRUST
Church Street, Northborough, Peterborough, PE6 9BN
01733 252204 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 June 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 Joint 16th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 21st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 30th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 13% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern Joint 25th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
31 pupils in this year group.
74% — 13 points above the Peterborough average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Peterborough. 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 73rd highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 51st highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 82nd highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 81st highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 41.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 13.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 48th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 71st highest of 79 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.4%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Deeping St James Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peakirk-Cum-Glinton CofE Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Linchfield Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Market Deeping Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Hildyard CofE Primary and Nursery School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Law CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Clare Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welbourne Primary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Northborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northborough Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Northborough Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Northborough Primary School?
90% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Northborough Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Northborough Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put Northborough Primary School as their first choice for 19 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 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 147382.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.