St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
57%
Capacity
360
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 360 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity.
the school is led by headteacher Mark Cooper, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2395th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 53 in Peterborough.
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 50 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (80 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, St John Henry Newman Catholic VA 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 | Catholic |
| Address | Aqua Drive, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE7 8QL |
| Headteacher | Mark Cooper |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 360 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 360 / 630 (57% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2395th of 13,686
Nationally
236th of 1,612
In East of England
7th of 53
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
80 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
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Contact Information
Aqua Drive, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE7 8QL
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