Bishop Creighton Academy
96%
Capacity
202
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Bishop Creighton Academy
Bishop Creighton Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Bishop Creighton Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicki Redhead, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6811th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 53 in Peterborough.
Bishop Creighton Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
Bishop Creighton Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Creighton Academy include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, Bishop Creighton Academy 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Vineyard Road, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 5DB |
| Headteacher | Vicki Redhead |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.1% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6811th of 13,686
Nationally
731st of 1,612
In East of England
20th of 53
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
63%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vineyard Road, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE1 5DB
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