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Gladstone Primary Academy

Peterborough, PE1 2BZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#12,065
of 13,686 nationally

About Gladstone Primary Academy

Gladstone Primary Academy is a state primary in Peterborough that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 78 applications for just 36 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.17, and all 35 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. This level of demand suggests parents in the area view it positively, though no direct parent satisfaction survey data is available in this dataset. The school is led by headteacher Simon Martin and caters for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is a mixed, non-religious school with a capacity of 840, currently housing 519 pupils, meaning there is room to grow. A significant 41.5 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, reflecting the diverse and disadvantaged community the school serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGladstone Street, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 2BZ
HeadteacherSimon Martin
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils519
Free School Meals (FSM)41.5%
School Capacity519 / 840 (62% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallLibraryArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

CricketNetballRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: gpa.education. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Gladstone Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.