Peterborough primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 75 schools in Peterborough, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 191John Clare Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 130 students
- 288The King's (The Cathedral) SchoolPeterborough · Academy All-through63.2 Attainment 8 · 1,256 students
- 386The Peterborough SchoolPeterborough · Independent All-through60.8 Attainment 8 · 486 students
- 486Nene Valley Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 578Oakdale Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 400 students
- 675The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane ProbyPeterborough · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
- 774St John's Church SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
- 874Norwood Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 973Castor CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 1071Heritage Park Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 1170Folksworth CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 84 students
- 1270Hampton Hargate Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 641 students
- 1369Winyates Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 1466Northborough Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 1561The Duke of Bedford Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 1658Hampton Vale Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 702 students
- 1757Paston Ridings Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 1856Longthorpe Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 1956Orton Wistow Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 378 students
- 2056Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 2153Hampton Lakes Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 2253Fourfields Community Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 2353Yaxley Infant SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary– · 143 students
- 2451Newark Hill AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 2549Ormiston Meadows AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 2646Stanground St Johns CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 2746Stilton Church of England Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 2846Alderman Jacobs SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 671 students
- 2945Bishop Creighton AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 3045St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 3144Nova Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students
- 3244Fulbridge AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 939 students
- 3344Newborough CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary– · 162 students
- 3444Old Fletton Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 432 students
- 3543Holme CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 108 students
- 3643The Beeches Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 619 students
- 3743Queen's Drive Infant SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary– · 208 students
- 3843Saint Michael CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 3942West Town Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 4041All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 4141Lime Academy ParnwellPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 287 students
- 4240Thorpe Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 4340Eye CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 4440Highlees Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 351 students
- 4539Wittering Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 4639Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 4738Discovery Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 4838William Law CofE Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 493 students
- 4938St Botolph's Church of England Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 346 students
- 5037Brewster Avenue Infant SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary– · 154 students
- 5137Park Lane Primary & Nursery SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 5234Braybrook Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 5334Lime Academy WatergallPeterborough · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
- 5433Hampton CollegePeterborough · Academy All-through44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,608 students
- 5532Werrington Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
- 5632Coates Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 5730Manor Drive Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary– · 319 students
- 5830Ravensthorpe Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 5930Woodston Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 495 students
- 6026Eyrescroft Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 6125Thomas Deacon AcademyPeterborough · Academy All-through39.1 Attainment 8 · 2,256 students
- 6225St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 6322Southfields Primary SchoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 540 students
- 6422Lime Academy AbbotsmedePeterborough · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 6522Welbourne Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 6622Leighton Primary and PreschoolPeterborough · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
- 6721Welland AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 405 students
- 6820New Road Primary & Nursery SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
- 6915Dogsthorpe AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 318 students
- 7014William de Yaxley Church of England AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 7114Farcet CofE (C) Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 82 students
- 7212St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 7312Gladstone Primary AcademyPeterborough · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 469 students
- 7411Gunthorpe Primary SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 758Dogsthorpe Infant SchoolPeterborough · Academy Primary– · 235 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Clare Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.9 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 130 |
| 2 | The King's (The Cathedral) School Peterborough · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Academy | 88.2 Top 10% | 63.2 Attainment 8 | 1,256 |
| 3 | The Peterborough School Peterborough · All-through · Ages 4–20 | Independent | 86.0 Top 10% | 60.8 Attainment 8 | 486 |
| 4 | Nene Valley Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 85.8 Top 10% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 5 | Oakdale Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 78.3 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 400 |
| 6 | The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 75.1 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 7 | St John's Church School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 74.3 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 8 | Norwood Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 73.9 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 9 | Castor CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 73.2 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 10 | Heritage Park Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 71.4 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 11 | Folksworth CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 70.2 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84 |
| 12 | Hampton Hargate Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.5 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 641 |
| 13 | Winyates Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 68.7 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 14 | Northborough Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 65.9 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 15 | The Duke of Bedford Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 60.9 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 16 | Hampton Vale Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 58.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 702 |
| 17 | Paston Ridings Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 57.3 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 18 | Longthorpe Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 19 | Orton Wistow Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.2 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 378 |
| 20 | Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 21 | Hampton Lakes Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 22 | Fourfields Community Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 52.6 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 23 | Yaxley Infant School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 52.5 Top 50% | – | 143 |
| 24 | Newark Hill Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 25 | Ormiston Meadows Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 26 | Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 45.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 27 | Stilton Church of England Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 45.6 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 28 | Alderman Jacobs School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.5 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 671 |
| 29 | Bishop Creighton Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 44.8 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 30 | St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 44.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 31 | Nova Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 32 | Fulbridge Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 939 |
| 33 | Newborough CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | – | 162 |
| 34 | Old Fletton Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 432 |
| 35 | Holme CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.2 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 108 |
| 36 | The Beeches Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 42.9 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 619 |
| 37 | Queen's Drive Infant School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 42.6 Lower 50% | – | 208 |
| 38 | Saint Michael CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.6 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 39 | West Town Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 40 | All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 41.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 41 | Lime Academy Parnwell Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 40.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 287 |
| 42 | Thorpe Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 43 | Eye CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 40.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 44 | Highlees Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 351 |
| 45 | Wittering Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 46 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 47 | Discovery Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 48 | William Law CofE Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 493 |
| 49 | St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 346 |
| 50 | Brewster Avenue Infant School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 36.9 Lower 50% | – | 154 |
| 51 | Park Lane Primary & Nursery School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 52 | Braybrook Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 33.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 53 | Lime Academy Watergall Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 33.6 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 54 | Hampton College Peterborough · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 32.8 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,608 |
| 55 | Werrington Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
| 56 | Coates Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 31.8 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 57 | Manor Drive Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | – | 319 |
| 58 | Ravensthorpe Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 30.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 59 | Woodston Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 495 |
| 60 | Eyrescroft Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 25.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 61 | Thomas Deacon Academy Peterborough · All-through · Ages 7–19 | Academy | 25.3 Lower 50% | 39.1 Attainment 8 | 2,256 |
| 62 | St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 25.0 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 63 | Southfields Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 22.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 540 |
| 64 | Lime Academy Abbotsmede Peterborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 22.1 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 65 | Welbourne Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 22.0 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 66 | Leighton Primary and Preschool Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 21.7 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 67 | Welland Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 405 |
| 68 | New Road Primary & Nursery School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 20.0 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 310 |
| 69 | Dogsthorpe Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 14.7 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 318 |
| 70 | William de Yaxley Church of England Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 14.4 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 71 | Farcet CofE (C) Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 13.6 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82 |
| 72 | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 12.3 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 73 | Gladstone Primary Academy Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 469 |
| 74 | Gunthorpe Primary School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.2 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 75 | Dogsthorpe Infant School Peterborough · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 7.6 Lower 50% | – | 235 |
John Clare Primary School in Peterborough leads the 2025 list of primary schools in Peterborough with a Success Index (England) of 90.9. Of the 75 schools shown, 50 are academy, 24 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider East of England primary schools league table, every school on the Peterborough page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Peterborough?
John Clare Primary School in Peterborough, East of England ranks first among primary schools in Peterborough with a Success Index (England) of 90.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 130).
How are primary schools in Peterborough ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.