Heritage Park Primary School, based in Peterborough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Heritage Park Primary School currently has around 205 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 11.7% 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 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.4%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.8%. other white pupils make up about 15.1%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Park Farm Way, Peterborough, PE2 8XA
Website: www.heritageparkschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01733703656
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Peterborough
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Karen Bell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 131693

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 08/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 205
Number of Boys: 105
Number of Girls: 100

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British46.80%96
Other White15.10%31
African9.30%19
Other Mixed5.40%11
Other Asian5.40%11
Indian4.40%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.90%6
White and Asian2.40%5
White and Black Caribbean1.50%3
Pakistani1.50%3
Chinese1.50%3
Unclassified1.50%3
White and Black African1.00%2
Irish1.00%2
Other Black0.50%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (-0.5)
Writing: Average (-1.3)
Maths: Average (1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
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
104.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
105.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
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
Heritage Park Primary School
Park Farm Way , Park Farm PE2 8XA
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School
Constantine Drive , Stanground South PE2 8SZ
2out of 4 920 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)
Constantine Drive , Stanground South PE2 8SZ
- not rated 920 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Southfields Primary School
Southfields Estate , Stanground PE2 8PU
- not rated 1,150 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Southfields Infant School
Southfields Estate , Stanground PE2 8PU
- not rated 1,150 yd Community 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 1,588 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Stanground Academy
Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY
3out of 4 1,588 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.