Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Hurdleditch Road Orwell Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5QG |
| Phone | 01223207382 |
| Reference Number | 110836 |
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School has demonstrated strong improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of requires improvement to good overall. Pupils express positive feelings about their experiences at the school, highlighting a supportive and attentive staff that fosters a strong sense of community. The safety and well-being of pupils are prioritized, and the school offers a plethora of engaging activities that enhance personal development. The effective training and support for teachers have led to significant advancements in curriculum delivery, ensuring that most students achieve well across a variety of subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 134 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.99%
Girls: 47.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 2 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 3 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 5 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 6 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- High-quality early years provision
- Pupils' accomplishments are celebrated, contributing to their confidence
- Vigilant safeguarding practices
- Engaging extracurricular activities broaden pupils' life experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent planning in some curriculum aspects
- Pupil attendance remains lower than the national average
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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2.4 miles |
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Meldreth Primary School
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2.8 miles |
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Haslingfield Endowed Primary School
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3.26 miles |
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Foxton Primary School
11 Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6RN |
3.45 miles |
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Melbourn Primary School
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3.67 miles |
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Harston and Newton Primary School
High Street, Harston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 7PX |
4.23 miles |
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Bassingbourn Primary School
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4.31 miles |
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Meridian Primary School
Harbour Avenue, Comberton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DD |
4.34 miles |
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Fowlmere Primary School
The Butts, Fowlmere, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7SL |
4.56 miles |
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Bourn CofE Primary Academy
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4.66 miles |
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Barton CofE VA Primary School
School Lane, Barton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7BD |
4.72 miles |
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Roman Way Academy
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4.98 miles |
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Aurora Meldreth Manor School
Fenny Lane, Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LG |
2.46 miles |
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Selwyn Hall School
Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridge, CB22 6SE |
3.23 miles |
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Melbourn Village College
The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6EF |
3.38 miles |
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Comberton Village College
West Street, Comberton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DU |
3.87 miles |
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Bassingbourn Village College
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4.27 miles |