William Law CofE Primary School
86%
Capacity
539
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About William Law CofE Primary School
William Law CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 539 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated William Law CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Lenton, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12945th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 53 in Peterborough.
William Law CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 58 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Law CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, William Law CofE 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Twelvetree Avenue, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE4 5DT |
| Headteacher | Amy Lenton |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 539 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.9% |
| School Capacity | 539 / 630 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12945th of 13,686
Nationally
1484th of 1,612
In East of England
52nd of 53
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
36%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Twelvetree Avenue, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE4 5DT
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