The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 127
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- SOKE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Nicolson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
West Street, Helpston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7DX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend John Clare Primary School?
John Clare Primary School currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Clare Primary School take?
John Clare Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Clare Primary School?
John Clare Primary School is in Peterborough, PE6 7DX, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Clare Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Clare Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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