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Gunthorpe Primary School

The Pentlands, Hallfields Lane, Gunthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7YP, Peterborough


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
341
Capacity
420
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary

With a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths at 44%, the school performs better than 89% of schools in the UK, though it has yet to achieve higher standards. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 55% recommending the school, and it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted. Limited published data suggests that while there are strengths in certain areas, there are also significant opportunities for growth.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 4 March 2025
Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.44%Bottom 11% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Parent View (22 responses)
2.8
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
23% disagree
My child feels safe
73%
My child is happy
73%
My child makes good progress
68%
Good range of subjects
68%
School keeps me informed
55%
I'd recommend this school
55%
School has high expectations
55%
Progress is communicated
55%
School responds to concerns
41%
Behaviour is good
41%
School supports development
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.0%
White Other15.0%
Black African6.5%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Mixed Other3.8%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.61105, -0.25522 · PE4 7YP

School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN145268
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Gunthorpe Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Gunthorpe Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.

Is Gunthorpe Primary School a good school?

Gunthorpe Primary School scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Gunthorpe Primary School?

Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gunthorpe Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 56% across all parent survey questions.

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