NeneGate

NeneGate School performs strongly overall, particularly in its provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has made rapid improvements in attendance and behaviour, creating a positive environment where pupils feel safe and supported. A tailored curriculum and effective personal development programme contribute significantly to pupils' achievements, making them well-prepared for their next steps in education or employment. The strong leadership and governance ensure that the needs of all pupils are met, particularly those with additional barriers to learning, and collaboration with external agencies supports the holistic development of students.

Strengths

• Strong leadership and governance ensure effective support and challenge.
• Well-embedded inclusion practices are tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Ambitious personal development programme contributes to pupils' social skills and independence.
• Positive relationships between staff and pupils support effective learning environments.
• Robust transition support prepares pupils well for subsequent education or employment.

Areas for Improvement

• Need to further strengthen the teaching of foundational writing knowledge.
• Continuing efforts required to reduce persistent absence further.

In 2024–25 pupils at NeneGate attended 82.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 53.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 49.2% of pupils at NeneGate were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 NeneGate had 5.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 21.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 NeneGate had 69 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 NeneGate received £35,089 and spent £32,113 for each of its 65 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £104,000 (£1,605 per pupil).

Across all 36 schools of Meridian Trust, income was £7,921 and spending £7,857 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Peterborough · Peterborough local authority: places and applications

NeneGate is part of Meridian Trust, which runs 36 schools. The nearest others:

• Greater Peterborough UTC Peterborough
• West Town Primary Academy Peterborough
• Woodston Primary School Peterborough
• Nene Valley Primary School Peterborough
• Nene Park Academy Peterborough
• Orton Wistow Primary School Peterborough
• Sawtry Village Academy Huntingdon
• Sawtry Junior Academy Huntingdon
• Abbey College, Ramsey Ramsey
• Stamford Welland Academy Stamford

What is NeneGate's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for NeneGate is Expected standard, from an inspection in May 2026.

When was NeneGate last inspected by Ofsted?

NeneGate was last inspected in May 2026.

How many pupils does NeneGate have?

NeneGate has 69 pupils on roll.

What age range does NeneGate cover?

NeneGate for pupils aged 8 to 16.

What are NeneGate's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is NeneGate?

NeneGate is at Park Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5GZ.