St Peter's Church of England Academy
Wellingborough, NN9 6PA · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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73rd 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 3,598 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.8/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Shine Club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 current attainment figures and national expectations? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the higher standard areas? How does the Shine Club integrate with the curriculum to reinforce learning?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Academy
Overview
St Peter’s Church of England Academy is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. The report describes it as a "very happy school" where pupils feel safe, well cared for, and part of a strong community. Leaders maintain high academic expectations, resulting in pupils who are "fully prepared for secondary school" and make good progress across most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour and moral development, described as "polite and thoughtful" with a strong sense of community.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," with particular praise for the "high quality" music provision where every pupil learns an instrument.
- Reading standards are strong, with staff providing effective daily support to ensure weaker readers become "fluent readers quickly."
- Mathematics teaching is effective, ensuring pupils have "secure" mental skills and can calculate with "accuracy and speed."
- Staff successfully adapt lessons for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who learn alongside others and receive helpful support.
Areas to improve
- Pupils do not receive "sufficient opportunities to do extended pieces of writing" or to "practise editing their work," meaning their writing is "not as good as it could be."
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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