Manor Drive Primary Academy
44%
Capacity
198
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Manor Drive Primary Academy
Manor Drive Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (44% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Manor Drive Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Marks, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
Manor Drive Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 52 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
Manor Drive Primary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (47 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Manor Drive Primary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Rounders, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, Manor Drive 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Porter Avenue, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE4 7EP |
| Headteacher | Emma Marks |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.3% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 446 (44% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
47 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Porter Avenue, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE4 7EP
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