The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 622
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 44.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Head
- Mr Will Fisk (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
March 2003 | Inspection
Location
Beech Avenue, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe King's (The Cathedral) School
All-through · Grammar · 587m away
Gladstone Primary Academy
Primary · 646m away
The Pupil Referral Service, Peterborough
Pupil referral unit · 743m away
West Town Primary Academy
Primary · 743m away
Queen's Drive Infant School
Primary · 843m away
Clare Lodge
Secure units · 909m away
The Beeches Independent School
Independent · 982m away
Bishop Creighton Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Beeches Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Beeches Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Beeches Primary School?
The Beeches Primary School currently has 622 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Beeches Primary School take?
The Beeches Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Beeches Primary School?
The Beeches Primary School is in Peterborough, PE1 2EH, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Beeches Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Beeches Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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