Ormiston Meadows Academy
Peterborough, PE2 5YQ · Peterborough · primary school
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17th 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 — 6.4/10 against 2,451 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston Meadows Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Choir and JMP Music, and Year 6 students take a residential trip. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How does the after-school club structure its daily schedule?
What Ofsted said about Ormiston Meadows Academy
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and thriving within a “welcoming ethos” where they “enjoy learning and playing together.” The school delivers a high-quality education, with staff consistently teaching a well-organised curriculum that is “well matched to the wide-ranging needs of its pupils.” Leaders and the trust work effectively to ensure pupils are prepared for their next steps in education and life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well organised” and clarifies exactly what knowledge pupils should learn, ensuring they are “ready for their next steps in education.”
- Staff provide “effective ongoing training” and use precise methods, such as closely following the phonics programme, to ensure pupils become “capable readers who enjoy reading.”
- The approach to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “well developed,” with swift identification of needs and clear guidance for staff.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, being “kind and courteous” and showing sensitivity to the needs of others, including supporting younger children.
- Leaders and governors “work well together” and hold leaders to account, while staff appreciate the support provided for their workload and professional development.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils with SEND have “gaps in their learning in some areas of the curriculum,” meaning they do not learn the breadth of the curriculum as well as they could.
- The school needs to continue developing plans to support these pupils in catching up and learning the necessary knowledge across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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