Dogsthorpe Academy
Peterborough, PE1 4LH · Peterborough · primary school
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54th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.0/10 against 1,144 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dogsthorpe Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the empowerHER club, attend Forest School and bowling trips, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 activities are included in the Forest School trips?
What Ofsted said about Dogsthorpe Academy
Overview
Dogsthorpe Academy is described as a ‘highly inclusive school’ where pupils are ‘happy and confident’. The report highlights that the school has ‘raised expectations’ since the previous inspection, resulting in ‘transformed behaviour’ and an improved quality of education. Leaders and governors provide ‘robust challenge and support’, ensuring the school continues to improve.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘strive to do their best’ and benefit from ‘calm, warm interactions’ that reflect the school’s values.
- There is a ‘strong emphasis on reading’, with staff delivering a programme that helps pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘understood well by all in the school’.
- Staff provide ‘effective support for pupils’ mental health and well-being’, helping them become ‘confident and successful learners’.
- Pupils develop their character through leadership roles and a ‘wide range of trips and experiences’ linked to the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers ‘lack detailed subject knowledge’ and do not ‘use assessment effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge’, meaning some pupils ‘do not achieve as well as they could’.
- ‘Some pupils are frequently absent’, missing ‘valuable learning time’ and creating ‘gaps in their knowledge’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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