Southfields Primary School
Peterborough, PE2 8PU · Peterborough · primary school
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50th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.3/10 against 1,963 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, K-NEX, Connect Four, Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, netball, football, bowling, dancing, cricket, orienteering, arts and crafts, painting, and drawing. Trips include visits to Flag Fen, Black Country Museum, and Woburn Safari Park. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 540 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 bridge the gap between the 45.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 5.0% achieving the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Southfields Primary School
Overview
Southfields Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils feel ‘happy, secure and safe’ within a supportive ‘school family’. The report highlights a ‘redesigned curriculum’ that has raised attainment expectations, alongside ‘calm and settled’ behaviour and effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a curriculum where they ‘build a broad range of important knowledge well’, supported by ‘exciting trips’ and clear subject definitions.
- Staff actively support speech, language, and communication, with specialist expertise shared across the school to ensure all pupils access the curriculum fully.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with pupils well-supported to ‘decode and blend words through phonics’ and access a ‘wealth of books’.
- Personal development is promoted through discussions on ‘fundamental British Values’, safety training, and community connections like visiting care homes.
- Leadership has reduced staff workload by changing reporting policies, allowing more focus on pupils, while maintaining rising achievement during a transition period.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers provide opportunities for pupils to ‘extend, deepen and apply their knowledge well across the full curriculum’, particularly in writing where depth is currently inconsistent.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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