St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Wisbech, PE13 2ES · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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155th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 — 2.1/10 against 1,596 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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.
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% 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%. 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 (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the core academic subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Overview
St Peter’s CofE Aided Junior School is described as a “happy school” where pupils feel “nurtured, encouraged and safe” within a strong Christian ethos. The report highlights significant improvement from a previous “Requires improvement” judgement, noting that a redesigned curriculum and high staff ambitions have helped many pupils build a “secure understanding” of subjects. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education with effective leadership and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils “embrace the school’s core values” and demonstrate polite, respectful behaviour, with lessons generally proceeding “without interruption”.
- The curriculum places reading at its heart, using a scheme that provides access to “ambitious texts” and helps pupils become “fluent readers”.
- Teachers routinely check for gaps in knowledge and adapt teaching effectively so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “successfully learn alongside their peers”.
- Staff feel “valued” and benefit from high-quality training, while governors and trustees work closely to hold the school to account.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers receive training to provide “consistently clear explanations”, as current instructions are occasionally “too long and complicated” or unclear, causing some pupils to miss important knowledge.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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