Paston Ridings Primary School, Peterborough

In its own words: "At Paston Ridings Primary, everything begins with purpose. We empower every child with the self-belief, knowledge, and lifelong skills they need to strive for excellence and reach their full potential. Within a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment, we promote ambitious thinking, high expectations, and a love of learning."

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Paston Ridings Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 65% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Paston Ridings Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Paston Ridings Primary School are Norwood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Gunthorpe Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 65% reading, 61% maths); Manor Drive Primary Academy (0.7 miles); and Fulbridge Academy (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 89% maths).

Paston Ridings Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

55.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 36.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Black (15%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 84 pupils (24%) received SEN support and 19 (5.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Peterborough Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ridings School (adjacent), 70 metres away.

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

In 2024/25, Paston Ridings Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Paston Ridings Primary School are Manor Drive Secondary Academy (0.7 miles), Queen Katharine Academy (1 mile), Thomas Deacon Academy (1.3 miles) and Greater Peterborough UTC (1.5 miles).