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Welland Academy

Peterborough, PE1 4TRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#7,188
of 13,686 nationally

About Welland Academy

Welland Academy is a state primary school in Peterborough that is running very close to full capacity, with 409 pupils against a school capacity of 420. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 51.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and signals a significant concentration of socio-economic need in its intake. Demand for places is strong, with the school oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year. It received 82 total applications for just 49 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.67, and made 46 offers to first-preference applicants. This level of competition suggests that local families view the school favourably, despite the challenges of its intake profile. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Joanna Anderson.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressScalford Drive, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 4TR
HeadteacherJoanna Anderson
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils409
Free School Meals (FSM)51.6%
School Capacity409 / 420 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballNetballCricketCross CountryTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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