Braybrook Primary Academy
Peterborough, PE2 5QL · Peterborough · primary school
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31st of 55 primary schools in Peterborough we can score, 61 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 — 4.9/10 against 1,537 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Braybrook Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Braybrook Primary Academy
Overview
Braybrook Primary Academy is a primary school where pupils are described as proud, resilient, and respectful, living by the school’s ‘REACH’ values. The inspection found that leaders have established an ambitious curriculum with high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While the quality of education and personal development are strong, the report highlights specific operational challenges regarding attendance and parental communication.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their learning, value friendships, and demonstrate positive behaviour both in lessons and during breaktimes.
- Teachers effectively revisit prior learning and subject vocabulary, enabling pupils to talk with confidence about what they have learned.
- A new phonics programme and targeted catch-up sessions ensure gaps in early reading are addressed swiftly.
- The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents and staff to adapt the curriculum, ensuring pupils with SEND receive necessary support.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders supporting staff and considering workload, while governors provide effective monitoring.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must tighten absence processes and use robust systems to follow up on absences, as the number of persistently absent pupils remains high.
- Leaders should prioritise effective communication with parents, providing timely and clear information about the school and their child’s learning to improve engagement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with all staff receiving regular training, necessary checks completed for new employees, and systems in place to ensure concerns are recorded and acted on promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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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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