Northborough Primary School, Peterborough

In its own words: "Northborough Primary School's vision is to create a nurturing, family-centred community that encourages growth and perseverance through challenge. Our aim is to inspire life-long learners for the future, nurture children's passions and aspirations, and empower successful global citizens. Northborough Primary School aims to create a positive school community by fostering strong relationships and promoting clear values of respect and support."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Northborough School is a friendly, one form entry primary school serving the villages of Northborough, Maxey and Deeping Gate, as well as attracting many children from the surrounding areas. We are one of six schools that form the Soke Education Trust. We believe in enabling children to develop a deep sense of curiosity and a real thirst for learning."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Northborough Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Northborough Primary School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Northborough Primary School are Deeping St James Community Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 80% maths); Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy (1.3 miles, 77% reading, 83% maths); Linchfield Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); and Market Deeping Community Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths).

Northborough Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Northborough Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Soke Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 21 pupils (11.2%) received SEN support and 12 (6.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Northborough Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Northborough Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Castle (adjacent), 270 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Northborough Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Peterborough (275).

Northborough Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Northborough Primary School are The Deepings School (1.2 miles) and Arthur Mellows Village College (1.4 miles).