Wittering Primary School
Peterborough, PE8 6AF · Peterborough · primary school
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36th 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 — 3.6/10 against 3,087 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wittering Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, 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 (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chill Club and Wellbeing Club, participate in Anna's Hope Fun Run, and visit Ferry Meadows and Burghley House. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 activities take place during the Wellbeing Club?
What Ofsted said about Wittering Primary School
Overview
Wittering Primary School is described as a "friendly school" where pupils "settle in quickly" and "feel safe." The inspection found that the school provides a "broad and balanced curriculum" which is "well sequenced," resulting in pupils who "achieve well" and demonstrate positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy coming to school every day" and "take pride in their work," engaging actively with tasks and asking for help when needed.
- The curriculum is "well sequenced and suitable," with key knowledge and vocabulary clearly identified in most subjects, enabling pupils to "know and remember this knowledge."
- Phonics is "consistently taught," with staff carefully checking reading knowledge and adapting support; children "enjoy sharing books and discussing them in depth."
- The school "quickly identifies pupils’ needs" and puts effective support in place, including personalised approaches for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- "Well-established routines" ensure settled behaviour, while high attendance is maintained through careful monitoring and overcoming barriers to regular attendance.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment processes are not yet in place, meaning staff do not check what pupils know, preventing them from effectively building on knowledge or addressing misconceptions.
- In a few subjects, key knowledge and vocabulary are not clearly identified, meaning pupils are not taught subject-specific content in sufficient detail.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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