Fulbridge Academy
Peterborough, PE1 3JQ · Peterborough · primary school
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11th 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,062 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fulbridge Academy 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 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports activities include high jump, climbing, running, basketball, soft play, tennis, egg and spoon race, and throwing. A Summer Holiday Club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 939 pupils against a stated capacity of 904. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How is the Summer Holiday Club structured for primary-aged children?
What Ofsted said about Fulbridge Academy
Overview
Fulbridge Academy is described as a place where pupils are "profoundly happy" and achieve "exceptionally well." The report highlights an "outstanding" education characterised by exemplary behaviour, a broad and ambitious curriculum, and strong leadership that prioritises pupil well-being and high aspirations.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, attend regularly, and are "resilient learners" who respond enthusiastically to high expectations.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and introduce learning in small stages, consistently checking for understanding to ensure pupils "remember knowledge well."
- The school caters "exceptionally well" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using "precise and effective" support strategies.
- A diverse curriculum fosters a "highly inclusive ethos," with pupils developing empathy, cultural knowledge, and democratic skills through activities like visiting Parliament.
- Leaders provide supportive training, enabling teachers to be at their "very best," while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the community.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that some writing outcomes were lower than expected in 2023, though leaders have since refined teaching methods so pupils now "write at length in a variety of styles."
Safeguarding
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 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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