Polebrook Church of England Primary School
Peterborough, PE8 5LN · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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67th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Polebrook Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join an orchestra, dance and choir, play football, cricket, hockey and multi-sport, and visit Aylmerton, Cambridge, the Space Centre, Rutland Watersports and PGL. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What does the residential visit involve for younger children? How are clubs scheduled alongside the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Polebrook Church of England Primary School
Overview
Polebrook Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by an "inclusive and welcoming" environment where pupils feel "happy and safe." The report highlights "strong leadership" and a "broad and inclusive curriculum" that fosters high expectations and positive relationships between staff, pupils, and parents.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and benefit from "warm and trusting" relationships, with staff demonstrating genuine care.
- There is an "exceptionally strong culture of reading," supported by new books, interactive storytelling, and effective phonics teaching.
- The early years curriculum is "high-quality," ensuring children are "well prepared for Year 1" with established routines and social skills.
- Leaders have a "precise understanding" of strengths and priorities, while staff feel valued and supported regarding workload and well-being.
- The school promotes spiritual, moral, and cultural development well through events like reading festivals and visits to local nursing homes.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes "move on to new learning tasks before ensuring that all pupils... have understood what has been taught," leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Staff do not always "identify pupils’ misconceptions and correct these quickly enough," causing some vulnerable pupils to lose focus.
- The school must ensure extra help for early readers struggling to blend sounds is having the "desired impact."
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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