Gladstone Primary Academy
Peterborough, PE1 2BZ · Peterborough · primary school
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49th 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 — 1.1/10 against 1,577 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Gladstone Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% 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 (1.1 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 469 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to close the gap between current results and national medians?
What Ofsted said about Gladstone Primary Academy
Overview
Gladstone Primary Academy is a good school, providing a positive and supportive environment for pupils to learn and develop. Pupils enjoy positive relationships with their classmates and adults, and the school has a calm and orderly environment without distractions. The school has a clear understanding of its responsibilities and fulfils its roles effectively, providing a high-quality education for all pupils.
Strengths
• Pupils enjoy positive relationships with their classmates and adults.
• The school provides a calm and orderly environment without distractions.
• Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of pupils.
• Teachers deliver the curriculum as leaders intend, providing clear explanations and adapting their teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
• The school ensures that pupils receive expert support to learn to read, with adults delivering high-quality phonics sessions.
Areas to improve
• A few teachers do not consistently identify where there are specific gaps in pupils’ knowledge or understanding, leading to teaching that is not adapted precisely enough to secure pupils’ learning throughout the curriculum.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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