The Beeches Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 5 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.
The Beeches Primary School currently has around 622 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 44.5% 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 16.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 33%. other white pupils make up about 24.1% , followed by african at 12.1%
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: | Beech Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2EH |
| Website: | www.beeches.peterborough.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01733209877 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Will Fisk |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110756 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 622 |
| Number of Boys: | 319 |
| Number of Girls: | 303 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 33.00% | 205 |
| Other White | 24.10% | 150 |
| African | 12.10% | 75 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.60% | 41 |
| Indian | 5.60% | 35 |
| White and Asian | 4.70% | 29 |
| White British | 3.20% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 9 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | 3,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary School Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary School Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deacon's School Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 811 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pupil Referral Service, Peterborough Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 811 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 993 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 45 Thorpe Road , PE3 6AN | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.