The Beeches Primary School
Peterborough, PE1 2EH · Peterborough · primary school
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22nd 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 — 6.2/10 against 1,550 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Beeches 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%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts & Crafts, Board Games, Dance, and Music & Movement clubs, or play sports including Dodgeball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Hockey, Basketball, Football, Cricket, and Archery. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 619 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about The Beeches Primary School
Overview
The Beeches Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as ‘warmly welcomed’ and ‘happy’, living by values that include ‘caring for each other’ and ‘striving for excellence’. The school maintains high expectations, resulting in pupils who ‘settle to lessons quickly’ and behave respectfully.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with a ‘sharp focus on vocabulary’ to support pupils for whom English is not their first language.
- Teachers ‘check pupils’ understanding frequently’, allowing them to address misconceptions promptly and ensure knowledge retention.
- Phonics teaching is ‘precise’ and ‘consistently well implemented’, helping most pupils become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Pupils develop ‘real pleasure in reading’ and are ‘eager to talk about the books’ they borrow from the library.
- The personal development programme is ‘well planned’, ensuring pupils ‘know right from wrong’ and understand how to stay safe online.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ‘precisely follow tailored plans’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they can access learning independently.
- In the early years, staff should better ‘support, guide and model new learning’ to help children maximise their progress when unsure of tasks.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 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
—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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