Ormiston Meadows Academy, Peterborough

In its own words: "‘Be your Best, Expect the Best, Succeed Together ‘ is our school philosophy and motto. We are all committed to giving our children the best possible start in life, as we strive to ensure that our academy becomes outstanding. We expect our children to be their BEST by reaching beyond themselves and to feel proud of their achievements."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Ormiston Meadows Academy is a safe, inclusive, welcoming and nurturing school that offers a sense of belonging. We are a Good school, aiming for greatness. We pride ourselves that we know each and every child inside out. We do our best to help each child find their strengths and talents so that they will flourish and be challenged."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include chess and art.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Ormiston Meadows Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Ormiston Meadows Academy as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 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 Ormiston Meadows Academy are Orton Wistow Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 67% maths); St John's Church School (0.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 90% maths); Winyates Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 90% reading, 79% maths); and St Botolph's Church of England Primary School (1 mile, Good, 72% reading, 75% maths).

Ormiston Meadows Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Ormiston Meadows Academy is one of 44 schools run by Ormiston Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ormiston Meadows Academy (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 83% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (83%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).

In 2026, 33 pupils (18.2%) received SEN support and 16 (8.8%) 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 autism.

Ormiston Meadows Academy has a resourced provision for physical disability: 6 places, 3 pupils on roll.

Ormiston Meadows Academy had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Ferry Meadows (Nene Valley Railway), about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Matley (opposite), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 115 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Peterborough (275).

In 2024/25, Ormiston Meadows Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Ormiston Meadows Academy are Ormiston Bushfield Academy (0.5 miles) and Nene Park Academy (0.8 miles).