Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Peterborough, PE2 8JG · Peterborough · primary school
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26th 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 — 5.0/10 against 2,880 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Overview
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm and welcoming" environment with a "calm and purposeful atmosphere." Pupils achieve well, displaying "positive attitudes to learning" and strong relationships with staff who support their development effectively.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully planned, with teachers breaking learning into small steps and making clear links between subjects to help pupils apply prior knowledge.
- Pupils make strong progress in reading, supported by logical sound instruction, timely additional support, and access to high-quality books.
- Behaviour is focused and orderly, with effective strategies in place to manage attendance and support families when needed.
- The school adapts the curriculum well to ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn alongside their peers.
- Staff value collaborative opportunities within the trust and appreciate that their workload and well-being are prioritised.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers lack a secure understanding of pupils’ previous learning, meaning new learning does not always build consistently on prior knowledge.
- Pupils have limited opportunities to take on responsibilities outside the classroom, restricting chances to develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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