Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
Peterborough, PE8 6XS · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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4th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 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 — 9.8/10 against 4,308 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 92.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 92.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 24.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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
With 10 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year applications if demand exceeds capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one. The report describes a school where pupils are “happy, safe and supported,” with strong relationships and high expectations for behaviour and effort.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “extremely ambitious” and “exceeds the ambition of the national curriculum,” ensuring pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.”
- Staff deliver high-quality teaching, using discussions to check understanding and “skilfully adapt lessons” to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff providing “targeted support” for those falling behind, fostering a “love of reading” and rapid progress.
- Personal development is “remarkable,” with pupils benefiting from “enriching experiences” such as residential trips and leadership roles, alongside robust support for mental health and well-being.
- Staff feel “valued and listened to,” while governors provide “support and challenge,” and parents are “overwhelmingly positive” about the school.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 92% |
| 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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