Castor CofE Primary School, Peterborough
Castor CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Peterborough. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 78 schools in Peterborough with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Peterborough (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Castor CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Castor CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Castor CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Castor CofE Primary School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Castor CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Castor CofE Primary School are Orton Wistow Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 67% maths); Ormiston Meadows Academy (2.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths); Longthorpe Primary Academy (2.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 76% maths); and Nova Primary Academy (2.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 77% maths).
Castor CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Orton Wistow Primary SchoolOrmiston Meadows AcademyLongthorpe Primary AcademyNova Primary Academy
Who goes there
12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%), Asian (14%) and Mixed (5%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Ferry Meadows (Nene Valley Railway), about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Splash Lane (opposite), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Peterborough (275).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Castor CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils at Castor CofE Primary School are happy and enjoy learning. They are benefiting from the recently revised curriculum and a positive learning experience.
Following a period of change, pupils are settled at this school. They love learning and demonstrate positive learning behaviours. Pupils revel in the chance to share their learning. For example, pupils eagerly shared their recent Roman history learning about their school site.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
There have been several changes in leadership and inconsistencies in staffing over time. During this unsettled period, the curriculum was not developed effectively. Pupils did not achieve well. Published outcomes in 2023 reflect this. However, this academic year, rapid improvement has taken place. School leaders have worked at pace to establish clear systems and processes. The quality of education is a focus and a carefully planned curriculum now identifies what pupils learn. Pupils are now learning key knowledge successfully. The whole school community recognises this positive change.
Children make an excellent start in early years. Staff work closely with pre-school settings so they know the children before they arrive. Staff use this information to plan the curriculum to meet children's specific needs. As a result, children in early years achieve well. They are very well prepared for Year 1.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
12.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 63% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Castor CofE Primary School
Term dates
Castor CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Peterborough. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Castor CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Castor CofE Primary School is in Peterborough; for families living there:
- Peterborough's school travel policy: Mainstream school transport assistance policy
- How to apply: Apply online for school transport for 4 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Castor CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
181 pupils
196 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Peterborough
Across Peterborough council
Places available
3,215
Applications
2,365
Got 1st preference
94.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Peterborough council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
185
Total Pupils
101
Boys
84
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,372
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,505
Per pupil
£1076k
Total funding
£44k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
3.2%
Persistent absence
157
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Castor CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Castor CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Castor CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Castor CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castor CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Castor CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Castor CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Peterborough allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Castor CofE Primary School?
Castor CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 196 places.
How big are the classes at Castor CofE Primary School?
Classes at Castor CofE Primary School average 26.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Castor CofE Primary School?
Castor CofE Primary School has around 185 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Castor CofE Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Castor CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 3.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Castor CofE Primary School?
Apply through Peterborough's coordinated admissions process, naming Castor CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Castor CofE Primary School's term dates?
Castor CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Peterborough. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Castor CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Castor CofE Primary School?
Castor CofE Primary School is at Stocks Hill, Castor, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE5 7AY.
Sources: Peterborough term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)