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Norwood Primary School

Peterborough, PE4 7DZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2248 of 13,686 nationally

About Norwood Primary School

Norwood Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 73 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.43. Of those applicants, 32 put Norwood as their first preference, and all 30 places went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests a school that parents in Peterborough actively want their children to attend. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the high application numbers relative to capacity are a strong signal that it holds a good reputation locally. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 208 pupils against a capacity of 210, so it is running very close to full. Headteacher Deborah Reynolds leads a school where 36.5 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, yet the school continues to attract strong interest from families across the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGunthorpe Road, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE4 7DZ
HeadteacherDeborah Reynolds
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)36.5%
School Capacity208 / 210 (99% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 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, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsArt StudiosLibrarySports HallMusic RoomsDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballFootballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessCodingChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norwood Primary School

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