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Thorpe Primary Academy

Peterborough, PE3 9UGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#9,335
of 13,686 nationally

About Thorpe Primary Academy

Thorpe Primary Academy sits in the middle of the pack in Peterborough, ranking 32nd out of 53 primary schools in the local authority. Its headline Key Stage 2 measure — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — stands at 55%, which is four points below the Peterborough average of 59%. That gap is modest but consistent, and it places the school in the bottom half nationally, at the 68th percentile. Where Thorpe does better is in maths: 72% of pupils hit the expected standard, and the average maths score of 103 is solid. Reading and writing expected rates are 66% and 68% respectively, so the school is broadly in line with national norms for individual subjects. The bigger challenge is at the higher end — only 8% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, and just 9% did so in writing. For parents weighing up options, Thorpe is a decent but not standout performer relative to its local peers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAtherstone Avenue, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE3 9UG
HeadteacherJamie Parkhouse
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils495
Free School Meals (FSM)31.5%
School Capacity495 / 630 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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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, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballGymnasticsRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubDramaGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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