Dogsthorpe Academy, Peterborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Dogsthorpe Academy excels at teaching reading with passionate teachers who instil enthusiasm in pupils, making them confident and fluent readers. The school is highly inclusive and provides excellent support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring all children can access the same learning as their peers. Staff model warm, caring interactions and have successfully transformed behaviour around the school, creating an environment where pupils feel valued and supported.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading programme with pupils becoming increasingly confident and fluent readers
- Highly inclusive school with strong support for pupils with SEND
- Pupils demonstrate kind, respectful behaviour with calm, warm interactions throughout the school
- Wide range of trips and experiences linked to the curriculum to support personal development
- Strong leadership that has raised expectations and transformed school culture since previous inspection
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack subject knowledge in certain subjects, affecting quality of teaching and pupil progress
- Teachers do not always use assessment effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Persistent pupil absences mean some children miss important learning time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, athletics, science and technology competitions, museum visits, library leadership, computer leadership, assembly leadership
Dogsthorpe Academy is a junior school that has made significant progress since its previous inspection. Pupils are happy and confident, with the school maintaining high expectations and a strong focus on reading and inclusive support for all learners.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 62%. Maths has declined from 60% to 55%. Writing has improved from 42% to 55%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
28.5
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
318 pupils
360 capacity
42 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Peterborough
Admissions Demand - Peterborough
Places available
3,290
Applications
2,478
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Peterborough (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3672%
Overall absence
24.79564%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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