Manor Drive Primary Academy
Porter Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 7EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Manor Drive Primary Academy is a primary school in Peterborough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 87 schools in Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 May 2025, report published 11 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
Pupils enjoy attending Manor Drive Primary Academy. They are happy and feel safe. The school places a high value on everyone being included. There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The school's values, work hard, be kind and be brave, are clear in every aspect of school life. Pupils study a broad and stimulating curriculum. They benefit from learning that is engaging and interesting. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. They rise to meet these expectations well. Pupils use the school's learning toolkit to help them to develop qualities such as resilience, concentration and teamwork. Children in the early years get off to a flying start. They benefit from a carefully thought- out curriculum that is delivered expertly well. They are exceptionally well prepared for the demands of Year 1. Pupils know how to behave well in school. They are kind and respectful to each other. This creates a friendly atmosphere in which they can learn and play safely without disruption. Pupils elect members to represent their views on the school council. They participate in various fundraising activities, helping to decide what the money they raise will support. This helps them to become responsible and considerate citizens.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not clearly identified the most important subject specific knowledge and vocabulary that pupils need to learn and revisit. This prevents some pupils from making connections and deepening their understanding. The school should ensure that it is clear about the most important knowledge and vocabulary pupils need to learn and revisit in these subjects.
- At times, the checks made on pupils' learning do not identify whether pupils have a secure understanding of a concept before they move on to new content. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge are not spotted, and pupils are not supported to build on their prior knowledge as well as they should. The school should ensure that any misconceptions and gaps in learning are quickly addressed before new learning is introduced.
Pupil numbers and mix
319 pupils on roll, with places for 446
Schools near Manor Drive Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paston Ridings Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Welland Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Norwood Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Dogsthorpe Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- FOUR CS MAT
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Marks
- Phone
- 01733598001
- Address
- Porter Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 7EP
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- URN
- 149103
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.