SchoolScoresPeckover Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Leverington Road, Wisbech, PE13 1PJ
01945 584741 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 29 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wisbech comparisons use the 11 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 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 | Wisbech | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wisbech. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wisbech. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wisbech. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wisbech. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wisbech. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 70% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wisbech. Higher than 39% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wisbech. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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. Wisbech figures pool parents at the Wisbech 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
53 pupils in this year group.
45% — 14 points below the Cambridgeshire average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 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 Cambridgeshire. 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 66 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 94 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.6% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 14th highest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.7% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 26 state primary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 21 state primary schools in Wisbech. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 15.9%* | 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
- Orchards CofE Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leverington Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Nene Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Clarkson Infants School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elm Road Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ramnoth Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Walton Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elm CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gorefield Primary Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Peckover Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 29 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Peckover Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Peckover Primary School?
96% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Peckover Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Peckover Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 66 families put Peckover Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 59 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 139466.
- 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.