Farcet CofE (C) Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Farcet CofE (C) Primary School currently has around 86 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.2% boys and 55.8% girls. Around 33.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.9%).

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.

School Information

Address: St. Marys Street, Peterborough, PE7 3AR
Website: farcet.demat.org.uk
Telephone: 01733240337
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cambridgeshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Caroline Sadler
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145302

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 140
Number of Pupils: 86
Number of Boys: 38
Number of Girls: 48

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British70.90%61
African8.10%7
Other White7.00%6
White and Black Caribbean4.70%4
Pakistani4.70%4
Irish1.20%1
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%1
Unclassified1.20%1
Other Mixed1.20%1
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.2)
Writing: Well Below Average (-5.5)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
45%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
105.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
99.0
Town average
103.0
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
St Mary's Street , Farcet PE7 3AR
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
St. Marys Street , Farcet PE7 3AR
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakdale Primary School
Oakdale Avenue , Stanground PE2 8TD
3out of 4 1,332 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School
Constantine Drive , Stanground South PE2 8SZ
2out of 4 1,405 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Constantine Drive , Stanground South PE2 8SZ
- not rated 1,405 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanground College
Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY
- not rated 1,441 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Stanground Academy
Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY
3out of 4 1,441 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR
3out of 4 2,426 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hampton College
Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF
- not rated 2,964 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hampton College
Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF
3out of 4 2,964 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sense College
50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB
- not rated 2,578 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.