Woodston Primary School
Peterborough, PE2 9ER · Peterborough · primary school
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37th 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 — 3.4/10 against 2,176 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| 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.
Woodston Primary School 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%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Whizz Kids club, participate in swimming, Mini-League Football, and various inter-academy competitions, and attend a PGL trip in 2026. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 495 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Woodston Primary School
Overview
Woodston Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils from diverse backgrounds feel like ‘one big family’, valuing difference and treating each other with respect. They ‘enjoy learning’, participate enthusiastically, and achieve well by the end of Year 6.
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed a curriculum that offers a ‘broad and interesting education’, helping pupils ‘make connections with what they have learned before’.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; children begin learning to read in Reception, and staff use high-quality language and rhymes to develop vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make ‘strong progress’ in learning and independence due to adapted activities.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils responding positively to ‘high expectations’ and clear routines; bullying is not tolerated and is resolved quickly.
- Leaders promote ‘wider personal development effectively’, including visits to places of worship and opportunities for pupils to practise democracy.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have the ‘subject knowledge and expertise needed to deliver the curriculum effectively and consistently’ in a small number of subjects, such as languages, where plans are newer.
- Leaders should communicate more effectively to parents about how trips contribute to pupils’ development and ensure the range of extra-curricular clubs ‘reflect pupils’ interests’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders completing required checks, staff trained to recognise risks, and pupils knowing how to keep safe online and who to talk to.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 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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