Nova Primary Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Peterborough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Nova Primary Academy.

Peterborough, PE39XJ Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
26 November 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
South Bretton
Peterborough, PE39XJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145739
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
South Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9XJ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KEYS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
366
Free School Meals
42.3% (155 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.5% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 102.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
366 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building Character | Inspiring Ambition | Achieving Excellence"

Inclusiveness Kindness Hard Work

Head Teacher's Message

Nova Primary Academy outlines a welcoming, ambitious ethos with a calm, inclusive environment. Headteacher Daniel Saull leads the school, which includes an inclusive Deaf Hub and strong safeguarding. The school invites families to visit; Ofsted rated GOOD in November 2024.

Curriculum Highlights

Nova Curriculum overview (The Nova Curriculum) Nova Cosmic Classes: EYFS Luna-Solaris; Year 1 Orion–Oberon; Year 2 Polaris–Polonia; Year 3 Saros–Sirius; Year 4 Andromeda–Aurora; Year 5 Pegasus–Perseus; Year 6 Hubble–Herschel

Admissions Criteria

Nova Primary Academy educates pupils from age 4+ to 11 (Foundation Stage to Year 6). It is part of Keys Academy Trust as the Admissions Authority, but admissions are managed by Peterborough Local Authority. First priority is given to looked-after children, children with verified medical needs, those living within the catchment area, and siblings. In cases of equal merit, priority is given to the child living nearest the school by straight-line distance. The academy converted to an academy on 1 April 2018; admissions information is also provided via the Peterborough Local Authority and Nova's admissions policy documents.

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