Welbourne Primary Academy, Peterborough

In its own words: "Our academy is a vibrant school where high standards, strong relationships and a supportive atmosphere help children flourish. We believe that every child can succeed, and our broad curriculum balances academic challenge with creativity and care. Our staff team works closely together with our families to build a community where learning is valued, and every child is known."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our academy offers every child the opportunity to shine. Our nurturing and inspirational teaching helps pupils flourish academically and socially, and to grow in confidence and self-discipline. Our children thrive with the creative learning opportunities and extra-curricular activities on offer."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Welbourne Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 57% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Welbourne Primary Academy as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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 Welbourne Primary Academy are Werrington Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 73% maths); William Law CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 76% maths); Gunthorpe Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 65% reading, 61% maths); and Norwood Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).

Welbourne Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Welbourne Primary Academy is one of 7 schools run by Thomas Deacon Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 49% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 37.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Asian (7%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (7.9%) received SEN support and 19 (10.7%) 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 autism.

Welbourne Primary Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.

Welbourne Primary 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 railway station is Peterborough Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Welbourne (adjacent), 40 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Welbourne Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 140 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Peterborough (275).

In 2024/25, Welbourne Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Welbourne Primary Academy are Ken Stimpson Academy (0.4 miles), Queen Katharine Academy (0.7 miles) and Manor Drive Secondary Academy (1.7 miles).