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Manor Drive Primary Academy

Peterborough, PE4 7EPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Manor Drive Primary Academy

Manor Drive Primary Academy is a state primary in Peterborough that is clearly in demand. The school has a capacity of 446 but currently teaches just 198 pupils, which means there is significant room for growth. However, the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake tells a different story: the school received 98 applications for just 52 places, making it oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. All 50 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while competition exists, those who put it first are likely to get in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.3%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and reflects the local demographic context. The school is mixed, non-religious, and serves children from age 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Emma Marks leads a school that, despite its relatively small current roll, is attracting strong local interest.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPorter Avenue, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE4 7EP
HeadteacherEmma Marks
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils198
Free School Meals (FSM)27.3%
School Capacity198 / 446 (44% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports HallSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsTennisRoundersFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: manordriveprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manor Drive Primary Academy

Manor Drive 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.