Nene Valley Primary School vs The Peterborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nene Valley Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
311 students
The Peterborough School
Peterborough · Independent all-through · Ages 4–20
486 students
| Measure | Nene Valley Primary School Peterborough, East of England | The Peterborough School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #172 of 1,872 | #60 of 460 |
| National rank | #1316 of 15,697 | #399 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–20 |
| Students | 311 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 60.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 95.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.3 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.nenevalleyprimary.org/ | www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (85.8 vs 86.0).
- •The Peterborough School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 311.
- •Nene Valley Primary School is a academy school while The Peterborough School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nene Valley Primary School better than The Peterborough School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nene Valley Primary School and The Peterborough School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nene Valley Primary School: 311. The Peterborough School: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nene Valley Primary School and The Peterborough School rank in East of England?
Nene Valley Primary School is 172nd of 1,872 and The Peterborough School is 60th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).