William de Yaxley Church of England Academy
Peterborough, PE7 3JL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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174th 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 — 0.6/10 against 2,500 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| 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.
William de Yaxley Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports activities include football, tennis, cricket, tag rugby, dodgeball, A1 sports, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in writing? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower 40% of the cohort?
What Ofsted said about William de Yaxley Church of England Academy
Overview
Pupils are “proud to be part of their school community” and “enjoy learning” in a calm environment where leaders set high expectations for behaviour. The school delivers a “broad and ambitious curriculum” with a sharp focus on reading, ensuring pupils develop positive attitudes and strong personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are “respectful and kind towards each other” and settle quickly to independent tasks, creating a “calm place to learn.”
- Leaders prioritise reading, using books that “interest pupils and evoke discussion” to develop a love of reading and support early readers effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully included in the life of the school,” participating in lessons and clubs alongside peers.
- The school promotes personal development well, with pupils taking on roles of responsibility and engaging in community activities like supporting the local food bank.
- Staff appreciate the “coaching and training they receive” and feel supported by leaders who ensure access to expertise across the trust.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils have “too few opportunities to practise and apply what they have learned,” meaning they do not always secure key knowledge long-term.
- In a few subjects, teachers’ subject knowledge is still being secured, leading to less appropriate adaptations to lesson plans; leaders should continue to improve this expertise.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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