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Old Fletton Primary School

Peterborough, PE2 9DRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2026
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#6,031
of 13,686 nationally

About Old Fletton Primary School

Old Fletton Primary School in Peterborough is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11 that is currently running above its official capacity, with 438 pupils against a published capacity of 420. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 96 applications for just 53 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.81, and all 46 first-preference applicants were offered a place. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Levy and has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLondon Road, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE2 9DR
HeadteacherSarah Levy
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils438
Free School Meals (FSM)37.7%
School Capacity438 / 420 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jul 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (14 Jul 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Fletton Primary School

Old Fletton 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.