William Law CofE Primary School
Peterborough, PE4 5DT · Peterborough · primary school
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32nd 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 — 3.8/10 against 2,770 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Law CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% 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 (3.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Orchestra, Choir, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Group, Strings Ensemble, Woodwind Group, Guitar Group, and Samba band. Year 6 students attend a residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 493 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How does the after-school club structure its daily sessions?
What Ofsted said about William Law CofE Primary School
Overview
William Law CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils embody Christian values and enjoy a "palpable sense of community." The report highlights that pupils are "safe and happy," behave well, and take pride in their learning within an ambitious and well-designed curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate respect, politeness, and strong mutual support, with "little bullying" and effective resolution of occasional issues.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well designed," with leaders carefully breaking down key knowledge to ensure older pupils have a "firm grounding."
- Teachers deliver lessons consistently, correcting misconceptions effectively so pupils "build successfully on what they already know."
- The reading curriculum is effective, with staff teaching phonics well and fostering a "culture of reading" that leads to accurate writing.
- Staff appreciate support from leaders and the trust, valuing collaboration that helps "lighten the workload expectations."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must provide teachers with more "precise and well-considered information and guidance" to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.
- Leaders should plan more closely how pupils revisit prior learning, particularly from previous years, to help them develop "rich connections" between different strands of learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "vigilant about keeping pupils safe" and staff trained well to spot and log concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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