John Clare Primary School
West Street, Helpston, Peterborough, PE6 7DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
John Clare Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 87 schools in Peterborough. It ranks 2nd of 75 primary schools in Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 21 April 2026, report published 8 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 April 2026
Pupils achieve remarkably well here. By the time they leave at the end of Year 6, they are ready for the next stage of their life. They leave as well-rounded, kind and considerate young people, ready to make positive contributions to their community. Leaders’ ambition to guide each pupil to become a ‘good human’ is fully realised. Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable. From youngest to oldest, they work in classrooms that are highly conducive to learning. Staff expect pupils to live up to their high expectations and pupils do just that. The school is not only filled with hard work and concentration, but fun, smiles and laughter. Pupils delight in the company of their friends, with kindness characterising these relationships. The oldest pupils keep a keen eye on their younger ‘buddies’, helping them to navigate the ways of the school as they begin their first steps in education. Staff know the needs of each pupil in great depth. This means that pupils who have particular barriers to their learning, such as pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities or pupils experiencing disadvantage are superbly well supported. As a result, pupils' barriers to learning are quickly and effectively broken down. Pupils are safe in school, and they feel safe to share their views and opinions. They do this with confidence and consideration for others. This includes speaking out on the very rare occasions when pupils may have minor disagreements. These situations are swiftly resolved with the help of staff. Opportunities to see and experience the wider world are rich and plentiful. Whether cooking on a campfire or building a small business enterprise, these opportunities prepare pupils for the realities of the world around them.
What the school should improve
- Leaders and those responsible for governance should continue to strengthen their already high-quality curriculum and teaching so that ever more pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve highly across subjects as they move through the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
130 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near John Clare Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 63% met the expected standard |
| Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 95% met the expected standard |
| Northborough Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| William Law CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SOKE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Nicolson
- Phone
- 01733252332
- Address
- West Street, Helpston, Peterborough, PE6 7DX
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- URN
- 145270
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.