Yaxley Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Street Yaxley Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3LU |
| Reference Number | 110713 |
Yaxley Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils are happy and engaged in their learning. Staff foster independence and curiosity in students, which prepares them effectively for future education. Positive relationships between pupils and staff contribute to a safe and supportive atmosphere, where behavioral expectations are clear and consistently reinforced. The school has made strides in ensuring a broad and ambitious curriculum, which is largely successful in helping pupils make connections with their prior knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 159 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.49%
Girls: 41.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 22 | 54 |
| 2 | 26 | 26 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.1% |
| African | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy learning.
- Strong and trusting relationships between pupils and staff.
- Innovative support strategies like daily massage sessions.
- Ambitious curriculum designed to link new and prior knowledge.
- Most pupils are enthusiastic about reading and receive well-matched books.
- Early years provision helps children become confident learners.
- Effective behaviour management and support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils lack regular opportunities to practice essential reading sounds and words.
- Some pupils with SEND have needs that are not accurately identified, leading to insufficient progress.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
William de Yaxley Church of England Academy
Landsdowne Road, Yaxley, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3JL |
0.24 miles |
|
Fourfields Community Primary School
Bentley Avenue, Yaxley, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3ZT |
0.47 miles |
|
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
Aqua Drive, Hampton Water, Peterborough, PE7 8QL |
1.1 miles |
|
Hampton Vale Primary Academy
Hampton Vale Primary Academy, West Lake Avenue, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8LS |
1.57 miles |
|
Hampton Lakes Primary School
Waterhouse Way, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, PE7 8SJ |
1.6 miles |
|
Hampton Hargate Primary School
Hargate Way, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8BZ |
1.85 miles |
|
Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
St. Marys Street, Farcet, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3AR |
1.92 miles |
|
Leighton Primary and Preschool
Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5PL |
2.36 miles |
|
Braybrook Primary Academy
Braybrook, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5QL |
2.44 miles |
|
Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation
Winyates, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5RF |
2.46 miles |
|
Stilton Church of England Primary Academy
Church Street, Stilton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3RF |
2.47 miles |
|
Oakdale Primary School
Oakdale Avenue, Stanground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8TD |
2.58 miles |
|
Holme CofE Primary School
Church Street, Holme, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3PB |
2.66 miles |
|
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation
Riseholme, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5SP |
2.71 miles |
|
Saint Michael CofE Primary School
Constantine Drive, Stanground South, Cardea, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8SZ |
2.72 miles |
|
Southfields Primary School
Southfields Estate, Stanground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8PU |
2.86 miles |
|
Folksworth CofE Primary School
Apreece Road, Folksworth, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3TY |
2.92 miles |
|
Old Fletton Primary School
London Road, Old Fletton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9DR |
2.94 miles |
|
Woodston Primary School
Celta Road, Woodston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9ER |
2.97 miles |
|
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Oundle Road, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA |
3.03 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8HR |
1.36 miles |
|
Hampton College
Eagle Way, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8BF |
1.46 miles |
|
Stanground Academy
Peterborough Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3BY |
2.59 miles |
|
Lime Academy Orton
Clayton Site, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5SD |
2.63 miles |
|
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
ORTONGATE, ORTON, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE2 5RQ |
2.91 miles |
|
Nene Park Academy
Oundle Road, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA |
2.97 miles |
|
Clare Lodge
Care of: Peterborough City Council, Peterborough, PE1 1HF |
3.94 miles |
|
The Beeches Independent School
45 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AN |
3.97 miles |
|
The Peterborough School
Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AP |
4.09 miles |
|
Jack Hunt Academy
Bradwell Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9PY |
4.51 miles |
|
NeneGate
Park Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5GZ |
4.64 miles |
|
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Park Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UE |
4.65 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Park Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5JN |
4.77 miles |
|
City of Peterborough Academy
Reeves Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5LQ |
4.98 miles |