The Duke of Bedford Primary School
Wisbech Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0STOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Duke of Bedford Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 87 schools in Peterborough. It ranks 12th of 75 primary schools in Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 June 2019, report published 2 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils thrive in the school's positive ethos. They routinely demonstrate the school's 'HEART' values, such as teamwork. On the playground, for example, pupils readily help others when the need arises. Older pupils look out for younger pupils and show them how to play with kindness. In the early years, children play well together. They share and take turns. Pupils understand the importance of learning. Children in the early years are inquisitive. They enjoy exploring the stimulating learning activities the school provides. In lessons, pupils show fascination and ask interesting questions about what they are studying. They work hard to achieve the school's high expectations. When faced with something tricky to learn, pupils show determination and keep trying. Overall, pupils learn the curriculum successfully and are well prepared for secondary education. Pupils benefit from the many enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities at the school. They have lots of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. For example, all pupils experience learning how to play musical instruments. In pupil-led clubs, pupils learn how to manage time, resources and people while offering fun activities to their peers. Owing to the school's well-focused support and encouragement, most disadvantaged pupils take part in at least one extra-curricular activity each week.
What the school should improve
- For some pupils with SEND, the school's guidance for staff is not sufficiently precise so as to enable staff to understand these pupils' needs and how best to support them. This means staff occasionally do not arrange learning activities that address these pupils' needs. As a result, these pupils do not always learn the curriculum as well as they could. The school should provide staff with appropriate information about the needs of pupils with SEND and ensure that staff are skilled at using that information to help these pupils to learn as well as they could.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
221 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The Duke of Bedford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Coates Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Alderman Jacobs School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Park Lane Primary & Nursery School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| New Road Primary & Nursery School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Hales
- Phone
- 01733270243
- Address
- Wisbech Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0ST
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- URN
- 110705
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.