SchoolScoresWilliam de Yaxley CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of GRACE SCHOOLS
Landsdowne Road, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3JL
01733 240323 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 October 2023.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 36th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 30th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 31st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 35th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 5% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern Joint 42nd highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 4% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 41st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%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
55 pupils in this year group.
40% — 19 points below the Cambridgeshire average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 55% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 47% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 41st highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.3% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.4% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 65th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 32nd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 50th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 35th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.1 | 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% | 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
- Yaxley Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Fourfields Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Haddon Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Hampton Vale Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hampton Lakes Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hampton Hargate Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farcet CofE (C) Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leighton Primary and Preschool 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Braybrook Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is William de Yaxley CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
William de Yaxley CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 October 2023.
How did William de Yaxley CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend William de Yaxley CofE Academy?
74% of the 57 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend William de Yaxley CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141211.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.