SchoolScoresSouthfields Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Southfields Estate, Stanground, Peterborough, PE2 8PU
01733 562873 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 January 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 | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
92 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 Joint 7th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 67 parents who had raised a concern Joint 16th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 31 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). 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
87 pupils in this year group.
45% — 16 points below the Peterborough average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 66 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 132 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 18 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 27th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.9% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.8% | 41.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 59th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 60th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 13.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 51st lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 63rd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 67th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 40th highest of 79 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 48% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Oakdale Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Michael CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heritage Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farcet CofE (C) Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Fletton Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodston Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hampton Lakes Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brewster Avenue Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Southfields 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 Southfields Primary School?
93% of the 92 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Southfields Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Southfields Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 66 families put Southfields Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 57 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 110691.
- 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.