Castor CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Peterborough, East of England PE5 7AY · Peterborough
#417 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#3302 of 15,697 nationally
About Castor CofE Primary School
Castor CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Peterborough, in the Peterborough local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 185 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 417th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 185; capacity filled 94.4%.
There are 90 schools in Peterborough; Castor CofE Primary School ranks 9th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- 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%)12.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Castor CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 185
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Castor CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Orton Wistow Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
378 students · 2.5 km away
Ormiston Meadows Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
181 students · 3.5 km away
Longthorpe Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students · 4.0 km away
Nova Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
343 students · 4.0 km away
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,212 students · 4.1 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 4.3 km away
Nene Park Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,478 students · 4.4 km away
St John's Church School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
433 students · 4.5 km away
Jack Hunt Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,939 students · 4.5 km away
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
346 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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185 students
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185 students
Milldene Primary School
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185 students
Kingsfleet Primary School
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185 students
St Helen's Primary School
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186 students
Chambersbury Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castor CofE Primary School a good school?
Castor CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #417 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Castor CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Castor CofE Primary School ranks #417 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #3302 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Castor CofE Primary School?
Castor CofE Primary School had 185 students in 2025.
Is Castor CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Castor CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Castor CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Castor CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.