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

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