Fulbridge Academy, based in Peterborough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Fulbridge Academy currently has around 926 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 32.9% 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 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 46.8%. other white pupils make up about 20.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Keeton Road, Peterborough, PE1 3JQ |
| Website: | www.fulbridgeacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01733566990 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Erskine |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139370 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 904 |
| Number of Pupils: | 926 |
| Number of Boys: | 462 |
| Number of Girls: | 464 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.6% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 46.80% | 433 |
| Other White | 20.60% | 191 |
| White British | 9.90% | 92 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.50% | 69 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 40 |
| African | 2.90% | 27 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 20 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 9 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbridge Academy Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbridge Primary School Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbridge Junior School Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbridge Infant and Nursery School Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mansfield School Western Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4HX | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Community School Mountsteven Avenue , PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deacon's School Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 690 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.