Brewster Avenue Infant School is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brewster Avenue Infant School currently has around 172 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 29.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.5%. indian pupils make up about 17.4% , followed by other white at 11.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brewster Avenue, Peterborough, PE2 9PN |
| Website: | www.brewsteravenueinfants.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01733565092 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Rebecca Thompson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 110722 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 172 |
| Number of Boys: | 93 |
| Number of Girls: | 79 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.50% | 61 |
| Indian | 17.40% | 30 |
| Other White | 11.60% | 20 |
| African | 11.00% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 5.80% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 4.10% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH | 3out of 4 | 120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodston Primary School Celta Road , Woodston PE2 9ER | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodston Primary School Celta Road , Woodston PE2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Valley Primary School Sugar Way , PE2 9RT | - not rated | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School (the Cathedral School) Park Road , PE1 2UE | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt Academy Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground College Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Independent School 45 Thorpe Road , PE3 6AN | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pupil Referral Service, Peterborough Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.