The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Lynda Bowyer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kings Forest, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6XS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School?
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School take?
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School?
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School is in Peterborough, PE8 6XS, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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