The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 369
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 52.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Head
- Mrs Colette Firth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Paston Ridings, Paston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7XG
Town setting
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Primary · 1.1km away
Manor Drive Secondary Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Fulbridge Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St George's School
Special school · 1.3km away
Discovery Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Paston Ridings Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Paston Ridings Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Paston Ridings Primary School?
Paston Ridings Primary School currently has 369 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paston Ridings Primary School take?
Paston Ridings Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Paston Ridings Primary School?
Paston Ridings Primary School is in Peterborough, PE4 7XG, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Paston Ridings Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Paston Ridings Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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