Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
Peterborough, PE7 3AR · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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176th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 2,490 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farcet CofE (C) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in invasion games, net & wall activities, striking and fielding events, gymnastics, dance, athletics, OAA, and swimming. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
Overview
The report describes Farcet CofE Primary School as a “happy, caring place to learn” where pupils, including those with special educational needs, “enjoy school and the opportunities on offer.” Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” with “consistently high expectations,” resulting in pupils who “achieve well” and behave positively. The inspection found the school to be effective across all key areas, with strong support for personal development and safeguarding.
Strengths
- Pupils “take pride in their work” and “achieve well,” supported by teachers who maintain “consistently high expectations.”
- Reading is a clear priority; phonics is “taught well,” enabling early readers to become “fluent and successful readers quickly.”
- Pupils with special educational needs are “well supported to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers” and “achieve well.”
- Behaviour is strong, with pupils treating each other with respect and understanding that bullying is “rare in their school.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with staff who are “vigilant in their follow-up of concerns” and “tenacious in securing relevant support.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils understand “connections between different aspects of their learning” so they develop a “deep understanding of the concepts” across the whole curriculum, not just in specific subjects like history.
- Leaders need to “further develop communication with parents” and create more opportunities for engagement so parents feel “better informed” and concerns are addressed more quickly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff receive regular training and are “tenacious in securing relevant support for vulnerable pupils.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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