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Welbourne Primary Academy

Welbourne Primary Academy

Peterborough, PE4 6NRPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

90%

Capacity

193

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Welbourne Primary Academy

Welbourne Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 215 places).

Ofsted has rated Welbourne Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracy Lawson, it falls under Peterborough local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10601st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 53 in Peterborough.

Welbourne Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 28 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Welbourne Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Swimming, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, Welbourne Primary Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGoodwin Walk, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE4 6NR
HeadteacherTracy Lawson
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils193
Free School Meals (FSM)41.9%
School Capacity193 / 215 (90% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)

10601st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 77%

1169th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 73%

38th of 53

In Peterborough

Top 72%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:57%
Higher:10%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:57%
Higher:13%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -9%

'22/23

59%

'23/24

50%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

8
GymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteArt StudiosLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisDanceSwimmingFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

28

Applications

58

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

27 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Welbourne Primary Academy

Welbourne 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.

Contact Information

01733576642www.wel.education

Goodwin Walk, Peterborough

Peterborough, PE4 6NR

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Goodwin Walk, Peterborough

Peterborough, PE4 6NR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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