West Town Primary Academy, Peterborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2017 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
26.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 63%. Maths has remained stable at around 73%. Writing has improved from 62% to 79%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.6
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
131%
Over capacity
412 pupils
315 capacity
97 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Peterborough
Admissions Demand - Peterborough
Places available
3,290
Applications
2,478
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Peterborough (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2634%
Overall absence
15.76227%
Persistent absence
387
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
West Town Primary Academy
Richard Barnes Academy
The Peterborough School
The Beeches Independent School
Clare Lodge
Jack Hunt Academy
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Thomas Deacon Academy
Greater Peterborough UTC
NeneGate
St John Fisher Catholic High School
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