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St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
Aqua Drive, Hampton Water, Peterborough, PE7 8QL, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.7 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
360
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community environment. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as no students reached the higher benchmark at KS2.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 (80 responses)
★★★★★4.4
I'd recommend this school
99%
My child feels safe
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African35.0%
White British18.3%
White Other15.6%
Asian Indian10.6%
Mixed Other4.2%
Other2.5%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.53076, -0.25494 · PE7 8QL
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN149159
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School a good school?
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School scores 92.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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