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Gladstone Primary Academy

Gladstone Primary Academy

Peterborough, PE1 2BZPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

62%

Capacity

519

Pupils

2.2x

Demand

About Gladstone Primary Academy

Gladstone Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 519 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Gladstone Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Martin, it falls under Peterborough local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12065th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 53 in Peterborough.

Gladstone Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 36 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Gladstone Primary Academy include Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Rounders, Football, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Film Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, Gladstone Primary 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 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

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)

12065th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 88%

1362nd of 1,612

In East of England

Top 84%

46th of 53

In Peterborough

Top 87%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

43%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:45%
Higher:10%
Writing
Expected:62%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:59%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -5%

'22/23

48%

'23/24

43%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

36

Applications

78

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

35 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gladstone Primary Academy

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.

Contact Information

01733343908www.gpa.education

Gladstone Street, Peterborough

Peterborough, PE1 2BZ

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Gladstone Street, Peterborough

Peterborough, PE1 2BZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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