Orton Wistow Primary School, Peterborough

In its own words: "Are you considering applying for a place at Orton Wistow Primary School for your child? We would love to welcome prospective parents and carers to our upcoming school tours , giving you the opportunity to see our school in action, explore our learning environment and get a feel for our friendly school community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "However, it will never beat a visit in person, and we hope you will also get a chance to meet us in the future. Our PRIDE code (Polite, Respect, Independence, Do Your Best and Everybody Matters) underpins everything we do at Orton Wistow Primary School."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open day on Monday 23 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 8 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Orton Wistow Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 72% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Orton Wistow Primary School as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 47 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 Orton Wistow Primary School are Ormiston Meadows Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths); St John's Church School (1.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 90% maths); St Botolph's Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 75% maths); and Winyates Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 79% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Orton Wistow Primary School.

Orton Wistow Primary School is one of 36 schools run by Meridian Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Mixed (7%) and Asian (6%).

The nearest tram or metro stop is Ferry Meadows (Nene Valley Railway), about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ashleigh (adjacent), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Orton Wistow Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 42 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, Orton Wistow Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Orton Wistow Primary School are Ormiston Bushfield Academy (1 mile) and Nene Park Academy (1.3 miles).