The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Laura Penrose (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hurdleditch Road, Orwell, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School?
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School take?
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School?
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School is in Royston, SG8 5QG, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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