Paston Ridings Primary School
Peterborough, PE4 7XG · Peterborough · primary school
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12th 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 — 8.8/10 against 850 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Paston Ridings 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%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Therapy, Reading Café, and Sports Mentoring, participate in art competitions, and visit Burwell House. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific activities are included in the Sports Mentoring programme? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the breakfast club into the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Paston Ridings Primary School
Overview
Paston Ridings Primary School continues to be a good school, with pupils enjoying their education and responding positively to raised expectations. The new leadership team has redesigned an ambitious curriculum and embedded reading as a central focus, resulting in improved work quality and confident readers. Staff feel valued, and governors are working with the local authority to secure sustainable improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and listen attentively, allowing lessons to proceed without interruption.
- The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who generally achieve in line with their peers.
- Reading is a "keystone of its curriculum," with staff delivering phonics consistently so pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Teachers break knowledge into "small, easy-to-understand steps," helping pupils build deeper layers of knowledge.
- Pupils feel safe and cared for in a community that celebrates diverse cultures and beliefs.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes fail to explain important knowledge clearly or overload pupils with information, leading to misconceptions.
- Assessment is not always precise enough to pinpoint what pupils know, meaning misconceptions can become embedded before being addressed.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 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
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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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