Coates Primary School
Peterborough, PE7 2BP · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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125th 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 the 3,211 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coates Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 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 to bridge the gap between the current 47.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve outcomes since the 2022 inspection? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Coates Primary School
Overview
Coates Primary School is described as a place where pupils “have fun at school and value learning” within a “caring community.” The report highlights an “ambitious and well-organised curriculum” supported by effective leadership, resulting in pupils who are “articulate” and “well prepared for their next steps in education.”
Strengths
- Teachers deliver the curriculum well, providing opportunities for pupils to “revisit knowledge previously learned” to aid retention.
- Reading provision is strong, with pupils developing a “love of reading” and discussing texts with “great enthusiasm” and empathy.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they “overcome their challenges and become successful learners.”
- Behaviour is consistently high, with pupils learning to “behave well” from the start of early years and staff rewarding “frequent good behaviour.”
- Leaders foster a positive culture where staff are “proud to work at the school” and have a “reasonable workload.”
Areas to improve
- Governors need to “re-establish their routines for checking how effectively leaders are providing the high quality of education” following interruptions caused by the pandemic and new appointments.
- Leaders must continue embedding their new reading approach to reduce the number of pupils needing to catch up and ensure those who do fall behind “do so quickly.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are trained to identify risks and act “swiftly and appropriately when concerns arise.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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