Polebrook Church of England Primary School, Peterborough

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are proud of our school and we are keen to share our passion for learning with you as you explore our site. Academic excellence is a feature of our school, as is our commitment to creativity and the arts."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, cricket, multi-sports, dance, choir and orchestra.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £1.00 per session.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Polebrook Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in North Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 92% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Polebrook Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 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 Polebrook Church of England Primary School are Oundle Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 76% maths); Warmington School (2.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Glapthorn Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles, 89% reading, 100% maths); and The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby (4.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths).

Polebrook Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Polebrook Church of England Primary School is one of 13 schools run by The Rutland Learning 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.

8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 6 (8.6%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

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

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is War Memorial (adjacent), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141).

Polebrook Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.