Which is the best primary school in Peterborough?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School ranks first of 78 ranked primary schools in Peterborough, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Peterborough ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Peterborough?

78 primary schools in Peterborough published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Peterborough, ranked

The 78 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

24%

higher standard

92%

expected standard
2
John Clare Primary School
Academy converter

18%

higher standard

91%

expected standard
3
Glapthorn Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

89%

expected standard
4
St John's Church School
Voluntary aided school

12%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
5
Norwood Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
6
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby
Voluntary aided school

5%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
7
The Duke of Bedford Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
8
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
9
Oakdale Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
10
Hampton Hargate Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
11
Nene Valley Primary School
Academy converter

27%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
12
Winyates Primary School
Community school

21%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
13
Deeping St James Community Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
14
Paston Ridings Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
15
Baston CE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
16
Northborough Primary School
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
17
Heritage Park Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
18
Hampton Vale Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
19
Newark Hill Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
20
Castor CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

17%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
21
Folksworth CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

15%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
22
Nova Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
23
Hampton Lakes Primary School
Free schools

4%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
24
Bishop Creighton Academy
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
25
Oundle Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
26
Old Fletton Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
27
The Beeches Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
28
Highlees Primary School
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
29
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
30
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
31
Fulbridge Academy
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
32
Alderman Jacobs School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
33
Fourfields Community Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
34
Stilton Church of England Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
35
Longthorpe Primary Academy
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
36
Saint Michael CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
37
Ormiston Meadows Academy
Academy sponsor led

10%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
38
Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
39
Lime Academy Parnwell
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
40
Discovery Primary Academy
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
41
Thorpe Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
42
Eye CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

2%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
43
William Law CofE Primary School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
44
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
45
Orton Wistow Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
46
South View Community Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
47
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

5%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
48
Wittering Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
49
Eyrescroft Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
50
Langtoft Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
51
Braybrook Primary Academy
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
52
Holme CofE Primary School
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
53
Lime Academy Watergall
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
54
West Town Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
55
Woodston Primary School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
56
Ravensthorpe Primary Academy
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
57
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
58
Park Lane Primary & Nursery School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
59
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
60
Thomas Deacon Academy
Academy sponsor led

1%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
61
Polebrook Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
62
Werrington Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
63
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Voluntary aided school

2%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
64
Linchfield Academy
Academy sponsor led

10%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
65
Welland Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
66
Coates Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
67
Leighton Primary and Preschool
Community school

5%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
68
Welbourne Primary Academy
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
69
Southfields Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
70
Dogsthorpe Academy
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
71
Hampton College
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
72
Gladstone Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
73
Gunthorpe Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
74
Warmington School
Community school

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
75
William de Yaxley Church of England Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
76
Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
77
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
78
New Road Primary & Nursery School
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

31%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Peterborough?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School ranks first of 78 ranked primary schools in Peterborough, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Peterborough ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Peterborough?: 78 primary schools in Peterborough published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.