Nene Valley Primary School
101%
Capacity
319
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Nene Valley Primary School
Nene Valley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 319 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated Nene Valley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Neil Reilly, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3120th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 53 in Peterborough.
Nene Valley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 128 applications for 45 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Nene Valley Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, Nene Valley Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sugar Way, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE2 9RT |
| Headteacher | Neil Reilly |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 319 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.5% |
| School Capacity | 319 / 315 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3120th of 13,686
Nationally
302nd of 1,612
In East of England
8th of 53
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
73%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
128
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sugar Way, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE2 9RT
Journey to School
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