Nene Valley Primary School
Peterborough, PE2 9RT · Peterborough · primary school
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7th 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 — 8.3/10 against 3,836 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nene Valley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. 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 (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 311 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 4 places currently spare, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Nene Valley Primary School
Overview
Nene Valley Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour and work hard in lessons. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum that is well-designed in most areas, supported by teachers who are adept at checking pupil retention and providing effective support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils show respect for adults, behave well, and are confident to ask for help, with bullying being rare.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum with clear learning steps in most subjects, ensuring pupils build effectively on prior knowledge.
- Reading is taught effectively from Reception, with books matched to sounds and rapid identification of pupils needing extra support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum and achieve well alongside classmates.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered, with teachers given sufficient time for lesson preparation and assessment.
Areas to improve
- Some aspects of the curriculum are not yet fully developed, meaning leaders have not precisely identified subject knowledge or the order of teaching.
- In these underdeveloped areas, teachers do not always plan learning that builds effectively on pupils’ prior learning, hindering retention and understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify concerns and leaders working tenaciously to secure early help for pupils in need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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