Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Magdalen Square Gorleston Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 7BY |
| Phone | 01493661046 |
| Reference Number | 141691 |
Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy has been recognized for its continued effectiveness as a good school, termed during its first ungraded inspection since being rated in 2018. The school cultivates a supportive and respectful environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to engage actively, fostering both academic and personal growth. Strong leadership and a dedicated trust support the school in maintaining high standards, with a notable focus on a rigorous curriculum and effective teaching methods, particularly in early reading and mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 437 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.74%
Girls: 51.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 19 | 50 |
| 2 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 3 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 6 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.7% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Welcoming and happy school community.
- High expectations for pupil achievement.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Effective delivery of the curriculum in most subjects.
- Rigorous approach to teaching early reading.
- Precise identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils participate actively in leadership roles.
- Effective behaviour management and positive pupil conduct.
- Strong pastoral support recognized by pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects do not enable pupils to retain knowledge in the long term.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 52 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 53 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 41 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 60 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 43 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 31 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 60 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 19 | 23 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 33 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 43 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 60 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 39 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 43 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 39 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 60 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 39 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 57 | 3 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -2.8 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | -4.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 26 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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