Orton Wistow Primary School
Wistow Way, Orton Wistow, Wistow Way, Peterborough, PE2 6GFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Orton Wistow Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 87 schools in Peterborough. It ranks 33rd of 75 primary schools in Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 18 September 2023
- 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 11 July 2023
Pupils at this large primary school enjoy a broad, interesting curriculum enhanced by additional opportunities such as visits and visitors. Relationships are strong between pupils and their peers and between pupils and adults. Pupils are positive about their learning and are proud of their achievements. There is a strong focus on basic skills. Opportunities are also provided across wider curriculum subjects for pupils to practise their writing and mathematical skills. This is an inclusive school that caters for the differing needs of pupils. Those with additional needs are fully included in school life, sometimes through adaptations, and they achieve well. Pupils respond well to the teachers' high expectations. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is good. Pupils are polite and respectful. Incidents of bullying are very rare. Pupils know what bullying is and how to deal with it should any occur. Pupils are happy and safe. A broad range of clubs and activities are enjoyed by many. Pupils have opportunities to attend residential trips and visits to local attractions. These strengthen the curriculum and motivate pupils. Pupils are well prepared, both academically and personally, for secondary school.
What the school should improve
- Pupils who need adapted teaching approaches, primarily those who need to move on more quickly and/or need greater challenge, are not always provided with these. In some lessons, these pupils wait for their peers to complete tasks before moving on. Leaders need to ensure that teaching is appropriately adapted to meet the needs of all pupils, including providing opportunities for pupils to show what they know and can do.
- Pupils who receive pupil premium funding may not receive similar cultural capital as their peers because some do not access the additional opportunities on offer, such as residential trips. Leaders need to ensure that all pupils have equal access to these valuable enrichment activities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
378 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Orton Wistow Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Meadows Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St John's Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Winyates Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Castor CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Colin Marks
- Phone
- 01733370646
- Address
- Wistow Way, Orton Wistow, Wistow Way, Peterborough, PE2 6GF
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- URN
- 146845
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.