Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
St. Marys Street, Farcet, Peterborough, PE7 3AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Farcet CofE (C) Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 72nd of 75 primary schools in Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 June 2022
Farcet CofE Primary School is a happy, caring place to learn. Pupils, and children in the early years, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy school and the opportunities on offer. They take pride in their work, appreciate the support from their teachers and achieve well. Pupils value their friendships and treat each other with respect. They are considerate of the needs of others. Most pupils live up to the high expectations staff have of them. The consequences of not following rules are well understood. Pupils are confident that teachers will deal with any issues as they arise. They understand what bullying is and know that it is rare in their school. Pupils like getting 'caught being good' tokens, receiving house points and doing reading challenges. Older pupils relish taking turns as house captains. Pupils like to lead assemblies and stand for a position on the school council. They have regular visits from members of the community, which broaden their knowledge of the area they live in. Pupils feel safe and speak confidently about having trusted adults to talk to. They use the 'worry box' if they have a concern and know that their views are listened to.
What the school should improve
- While leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum, the opportunities they seek for pupils to link and apply the knowledge they are gaining across subjects have not fully evolved. Consequently, some pupils in some year groups do not yet fully understand the meaning of concepts, such as 'empire'. Leaders need to ensure that pupils understand the connections between different aspects of their learning so that they develop a deep understanding of the concepts leaders want them to know.
- Most parents appreciate the quality of education that the school provides. However, a few feel that their views could be responded to more quickly. Leaders need to consider how to further develop communication with parents and to seek additional opportunities to engage with them so that they feel they are better informed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
82 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Saint Michael CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 64% met the expected standard |
| Hampton Lakes Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Southfields Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Heritage Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GRACE SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Caroline Sadler
- Phone
- 01733240337
- Address
- St. Marys Street, Farcet, Peterborough, PE7 3AR
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 145302
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.