St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
371
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 371 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Botolph's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Rayner, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12330th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 53 in Peterborough.
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 35 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Botolph's Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Tennis, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, St Botolph's Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Oundle Road, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE2 7EA |
| Headteacher | Rachel Rayner |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 371 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 371 / 420 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12330th of 13,686
Nationally
1397th of 1,612
In East of England
48th of 53
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
41%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Oundle Road, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE2 7EA
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