Nassington Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Church Street
Nassington
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE8 6QG
Phone 01780782743
Reference Number 121847

Nassington Primary School maintains its status as a good school, reflecting a positive learning environment where pupils engage actively and support one another. The school successfully implements an ambitious curriculum focused on building knowledge over time, particularly excelling in phonics training. Pupils demonstrate maturity in their interactions and feel secure, with a strong appreciation for the caring staff and a comprehensive approach to their broader development through various extracurricular opportunities. However, there are areas needing improvement, particularly in ensuring all subjects are taught effectively and that learning checks provide precise feedback to staff. The support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) could be more specific. Overall, while the school features many commendable qualities, attention is required to enhance its educational consistency.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 69
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.72%
Girls: 49.28%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 17.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.4%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 17.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 21
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 19.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 4 5 9
2 5 7 12
3 5 3 8
4 7 8 15
5 6 5 11
6 2 3 5

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 91.3%
White, Other 4.3%
White & Asian 2.9%
Pakistani 1.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 01 Nov 2023
Date Report
01 Nov 2023 School inspection
12 Jun 2018 Full inspection:
25 Apr 2017 Monitoring visit
24 May 2016 Full inspection:
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
13 Oct 2010 Full inspection:
26 Sep 2007 Full inspection:
06 Oct 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy their learning and demonstrate maturity in interactions.
  • The school has designed an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
  • Phonics is a high priority, with effective checks on learning.
  • Small-group teaching helps struggling pupils catch up quickly.
  • Broad extracurricular offerings support pupils' leadership and social skills.
  • Staff feel valued and supported by school leadership.

Areas for Improvement

  • Not all subjects are taught effectively, leading to gaps in learning.
  • Some learning checks do not provide precise enough feedback for teachers.
  • SEND support documents lack specific information needed for precise provision.

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 9 0
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 5 2

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