The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 379
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Colin Marks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wistow Way, Orton Wistow, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6GF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMatley Primary School
Primary · 985m away
Ormiston Meadows Academy
Primary · 985m away
Bushfield Community College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation
Primary · 2.0km away
Nene Park Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orton Wistow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Orton Wistow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orton Wistow Primary School?
Orton Wistow Primary School currently has 379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orton Wistow Primary School take?
Orton Wistow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orton Wistow Primary School?
Orton Wistow Primary School is in Peterborough, PE2 6GF, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orton Wistow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Orton Wistow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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