Located in Peterborough, Manor Drive Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Manor Drive Primary Academy currently has around 198 pupils on roll, which is about 44% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 27.3% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.1%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.4%. other white pupils make up about 27.8% , followed by unclassified at 10.1%

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

School Information

Address: Porter Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 7EP
Website: https://www.manordriveprimary.org.uk/
Telephone: 01733598001
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Peterborough
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Emma Marks
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 149103

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 446
Number of Pupils: 198
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 96

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British35.40%70
Other White27.80%55
Unclassified10.10%20
African8.60%17
Other Mixed5.10%10
Other (any other ethnic group)3.00%6
White and Black Caribbean2.50%5
Indian2.50%5
White and Black African1.00%2
White and Asian1.00%2
Pakistani1.00%2
Other Black1.00%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%1
Caribbean0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
55%
Local authority average
50%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
5%
Local authority average
3%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.0
Local authority average
102.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Caverstede Nursery School
Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX
4out of 4 2,261 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Manor Drive Primary Academy
Porter Avenue , PE4 7EP
- not rated 0 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Honeyhill Community Primary School
Chadburn , Paston PE4 7DH
- not rated 850 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paston Ridings Junior School
Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 6XG
- not rated 1,087 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paston Ridings Primary School
Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG
3out of 4 1,177 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Paston Ridings Infant School
Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG
- not rated 1,177 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Manor Drive Secondary Academy
Porter Avenue , PE4 7EP
- not rated 73 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
John Mansfield School
Western Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4HX
- not rated 1,224 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Walton Community School
Mountsteven Avenue , PE4 6HX
- not rated 2,590 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Deacon's School
Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW
- not rated 2,656 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Voyager School
Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX
- not rated 2,687 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Inspire Education Group
Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ
- not rated 2,743 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Deacon Academy
Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW
- not rated 2,656 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marshfields School
Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP
3out of 4 1,618 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St George's School
Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB
- not rated 1,966 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Medeshamstede School
53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA
- not rated 2,470 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Medeshamstede Academy
Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ
- not rated 3,025 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Iqra Academy
Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ
- not rated 3,232 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.