Alderman Jacobs School
Peterborough, PE7 1XJ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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87th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 2,762 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alderman Jacobs School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Vault Theatre Club, and JMP Music Lessons. Sports include Multi Sport, Girls Football, Athletics, Swimming, Multi Skills, Football, Netball, and Gymnastics. Trips visit the Sea Life Centre, Church Farm, National Space Centre, Woburn Safari, and London. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 671 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled to avoid conflicts?
What Ofsted said about Alderman Jacobs School
Overview
Alderman Jacobs School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and happy place" where pupils enjoy their learning. Leaders have constructed an "ambitious curriculum" that reflects the school’s values, fostering strong relationships and high levels of pupil confidence.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind to each other" and bullying is "very rare," with effective support available for those managing emotions.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring a systematic approach to phonics so that "most pupils quickly become confident readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective support" through personalised planning and strong staff relationships.
- The wider curriculum supports personal development well, offering "enriching extra-curricular experiences" and opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities.
- Staff are "well supported" with high-quality training, and trustees "support and challenge school leaders effectively."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, such as art, assessment practices are not fully developed; teachers do not always identify "the next steps in learning as precisely as they could."
- Leaders should ensure teachers know "exactly how well pupils are learning" in these subjects to inform planning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of vigilance" and thorough checks on staff and volunteers.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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