Old Fletton Primary School
Peterborough, PE2 9DR · Peterborough · primary school
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39th 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 — 6.3/10 against 1,740 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| 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.
Old Fletton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Peterborough Cathedral and Sacrewell. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 432 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 provided for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the separate Ofsted areas currently graded?
What Ofsted said about Old Fletton Primary School
Overview
Old Fletton Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "extremely well cared for" and achieve well. The report highlights a "calm, safe" environment with "highly positive attitudes" towards learning, supported by strong leadership and a "well-constructed personal development programme."
Strengths
- Attendance is "very high" due to leaders’ "laser-sharp focus" and early intervention when drops occur.
- Pupils display "highly positive attitudes" and behave well, creating an environment "highly conducive to learning."
- A "coherent and ambitious curriculum" ensures pupils "learn and achieve well," with secure foundations in reading and mathematics.
- There is a "well-established culture of inclusion," with "careful, well-considered adaptations" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing into "well-rounded citizens" through a broad PSHE curriculum and opportunities like being a "class representative."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "fully embed highly effective teaching across all subjects" to ensure consistency.
- Provision in the early years requires "further refinement" to ensure "consistently high quality teaching" for all children.
- Leaders must continue working to ensure pupils’ achievement is reflected in "above-average outcomes in national tests."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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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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