Ravensthorpe Primary Academy
Peterborough, PE3 7NB · Peterborough · primary school
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51st 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 — 4.0/10 against 1,785 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ravensthorpe Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a football tournament and a girls football tournament, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 316 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
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How are class sizes managed with the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Ravensthorpe Primary Academy
Overview
Ravensthorpe Primary School is described as an “improving school” where new leadership is driving positive change, resulting in a “renewed calm and purpose.” While pupils enjoy attending and behaviour is generally good, the overall quality of education requires improvement because many pupils lack a “secure understanding” of knowledge in newly introduced curriculum areas.
Strengths
- Classrooms are “calm and orderly,” with learning typically “free from disruption” due to consistent behaviour management.
- A “positive reading culture” is developing, with effective support for pupils who fall behind.
- Children make a “strong start in early years,” benefiting from well-established routines and meaningful activities.
- Clear systems identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning successfully.
- Pupils value the “strong sporting provision” and opportunities to play musical instruments.
Areas to improve
- In subjects with new curriculums, pupils have “gaps in their knowledge” that hinder their ability to build understanding over time.
- Staff do not “consistently present important information clearly enough,” preventing some pupils from securing their understanding.
- Behaviour expectations are “less consistent” during unstructured times such as break and lunchtimes.
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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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