West Town Primary Academy
Peterborough, PE3 6DD · Peterborough · primary school
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29th 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 — 4.9/10 against 2,651 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Town Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access trampolining, archery, table tennis, fencing, rounders, cricket, boxercise, and gymnastics, alongside a breakfast club and after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation across the year?
What Ofsted said about West Town Primary Academy
Overview
West Town Primary Academy continues to be a good school, providing an “ambitious, well-designed curriculum” that meets the needs of all pupils. Leaders have established a secure foundation for learning from early years, ensuring pupils develop strong knowledge and skills across subjects. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, supported by clear behavioural expectations and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils learn through an “interesting curriculum” enriched by trips and experiences, such as visiting a castle to study the Battle of Hastings.
- Teachers deliver “clear explanations” and help pupils make links between subjects, such as connecting design and technology with historical knowledge.
- The school employs a “warm but strict” approach to behaviour, using restorative methods to resolve issues and maintain high standards.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to “successfully access the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Leaders effectively manage staff workload and well-being, with the trust providing “effective additional capacity” to support school development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff receive appropriate training to provide “precisely targeted support” for decoding and blending, so that a minority of pupils can read with age-appropriate fluency.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff working in a coordinated way to identify pupil needs and trained to report concerns appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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