Alderman Jacobs School
104%
Capacity
658
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Alderman Jacobs School
Alderman Jacobs School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Fenland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 658 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Alderman Jacobs School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Fry, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8830th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 28 in Fenland.
Alderman Jacobs School is a popular choice with families — it received 125 applications for 86 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Alderman Jacobs School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fenland, Alderman Jacobs School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Drybread Road, Peterborough, Fenland, PE7 1XJ |
| Headteacher | Martin Fry |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 658 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 658 / 630 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8830th of 13,686
Nationally
967th of 1,612
In East of England
11th of 28
In Fenland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed86
125
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Drybread Road, Peterborough
Fenland, PE7 1XJ
Journey to School
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