The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby, Peterborough
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Peterborough. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 78 schools in Peterborough with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cambridgeshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 90% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby are Warmington School (1.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Nassington Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 59% maths); Castor CofE Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 91% reading, 83% maths); and Orton Wistow Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 67% maths).
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Warmington SchoolNassington Primary SchoolCastor CofE Primary SchoolOrton Wistow Primary School
Who goes there
7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 18 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 1 (0.7%) 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.
Staffing
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wansford (Nene Valley Railway), about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middle Street (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).
Suspensions and exclusions
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils thrive at school. They develop impressive personal qualities because of the school's excellent programme for personal development. Starting in the early years, pupils learn about important human attributes such as humility, bravery and how to learn from failure. Pupils speak articulately about what makes them unique individuals and the personal traits they are trying to develop.
By the end of Year 6, all pupils are well prepared for the leadership positions they each hold. They make substantial contributions to their community, including raising thousands of pounds for the charities pupils choose to support.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Since the previous inspection, the school has improved the curriculum. Subject plans have clear guidance for staff about what knowledge should be taught and when. The curriculum also specifies appropriate opportunities for teachers to review what has previously been taught. These help pupils remember key knowledge.
Well-trained teachers have strong subject knowledge. They typically teach the curriculum well. Teachers check what pupils know and can do. When concerns arise, staff provide timely support so that pupils do not fall behind.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
19.7
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby
Term dates
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cambridgeshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is in Cambridgeshire; for families living there:
- Cambridgeshire's school travel policy: School Travel Assistance Policy - Mainstream September 2025 326KB - pdf
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
136 pupils
150 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Peterborough
Across Cambridgeshire council
Places available
8,107
Applications
6,292
Got 1st preference
94.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Cambridgeshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
137
Total Pupils
68
Boys
69
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
15.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,633
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,453
Per pupil
£802k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
4.2%
Persistent absence
118
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby
What are SATs results like at The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
Of the pupils at The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby's Ofsted rating?
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
No fixed boundary. When The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is oversubscribed, Cambridgeshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 150 places.
How big are the classes at The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
Classes at The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby has around 137 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
3.8% of sessions were missed at The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby in 2024/25. 4.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
Apply through Cambridgeshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is at School Lane, Elton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6RS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)