Orton Wistow Primary School

About Orton Wistow Primary School

Orton Wistow Primary School is a state primary in Peterborough, a local authority where just four out of 60 primary schools currently hold an Ofsted Outstanding rating. The school itself was rated Good in its most recent inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently since at least 2011. Within the local authority, it ranks 17th out of 53 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top third of Peterborough primaries. The strongest performers in the area are Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation, and St John's Church School, Spirit Federation, all of which sit ahead of Orton Wistow on the same ranking metric. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Winyates Primary, about 2.4 kilometres away. For families looking for a reliably Good school with a solid local reputation, Orton Wistow sits comfortably within the upper tier of Peterborough primaries.

Academically, the school performs above the local authority average. At key stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 65% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Peterborough average of 59%. In reading, the average scaled score was 105, with 72% reaching the expected standard and 33% achieving the higher standard. In maths, the average score was 104, with 82% at the expected level and 20% at the higher level. Writing saw 78% at the expected standard and 15% at the higher standard. Nationally, the school sits at the 45th percentile, meaning it performs slightly above the midpoint of all primaries. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points. The Ofsted inspection from July 2023 rated every category as Good, including early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management.

The school has a capacity of 420 and currently houses 379 pupils, so there is some headroom, but it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 83 applications for 50 places and 43 first-preference offers. Facilities include art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, a sports hall, playing fields, a forest school and a sensory room. Sports on offer include cross country, football, cricket, dance and swimming, while clubs cover drama, eco club, chess and science club. The school has a dedicated SEND provision that supports pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, social, emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With no nursery or sixth form, it is a straightforward primary for children aged 4 to 11. Families who value a Good-rated school with above-average outcomes and a broad range of facilities and clubs will find Orton Wistow a strong local option.

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