Manor Drive Primary Academy, Peterborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Manor Drive Primary Academy creates a happy, inclusive learning environment where children feel safe and are challenged to achieve well. The school excels at supporting all pupils to succeed, particularly in reading and those with additional needs. Early years children get an outstanding start to their education and develop the independence and resilience they need for school life.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision that prepares children exceptionally well for Year 1
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff who quickly identify and support pupils who need extra help
- Excellent provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with high aspirations and personalised support
- Clear school values (work hard, be kind, be brave) that are lived throughout school life
- Good behaviour and a warm, welcoming atmosphere where pupils treat each other with respect
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the school has not clearly identified the most important knowledge and vocabulary for pupils to learn and revisit, which limits their ability to make connections
- Assessment checks do not always identify whether pupils have fully understood concepts before moving to new learning, meaning gaps and misconceptions sometimes go unnoticed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, school council with fundraising activities, environment protection club
Manor Drive Primary Academy is a new primary school that opened in September 2022. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from a broad and stimulating curriculum with high expectations for achievement.
At a Glance
31.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
47 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
319 pupils
446 capacity
127 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)
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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
5.20663%
Overall absence
13.00813%
Persistent absence
123
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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