William de Yaxley Church of England Academy
URN: 141211 • Peterborough PE7 3JL
Overview
- Name
- William de Yaxley Church of England Academy
- URN
- 141211
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kay Corley (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01733240323
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Landsdowne Road, Peterborough PE7 3JL
Summary
William de Yaxley Church of England Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, with a current enrolment of 205 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school is dedicated to nurturing the whole child, focusing on academic, personal, spiritual, social, moral, and cultural development within a supportive environment. The ethos is rooted in Christian values, aiming to foster care, compassion, and respect among students.
The curriculum at William de Yaxley is designed to be broad, balanced, and challenging, encouraging pupils to reach their full potential. In addition to academic learning, the school offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs run by teachers and a before and after school childcare service, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, recognising its importance in building children's confidence and self-esteem. The leadership encourages strong partnerships with parents to support students' learning and development, creating a community-focused atmosphere where children can thrive.
The curriculum at William de Yaxley is designed to be broad, balanced, and challenging, encouraging pupils to reach their full potential. In addition to academic learning, the school offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs run by teachers and a before and after school childcare service, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, recognising its importance in building children's confidence and self-esteem. The leadership encourages strong partnerships with parents to support students' learning and development, creating a community-focused atmosphere where children can thrive.
Useful links
- DEMAT (other)
- Blam Digital (other)
- DEMAT are MAT of the Year 2024! (Read more) (other)
- We Are DEMAT Magazine July 2025 (other)
- https://www.facebook.com/WDYAcademy/ (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oundle Church of England Primary School (77.2)
- Hampton Hargate Primary School (75.0)
- Fulbridge Academy (74.6)
- Fulbridge Primary School (70.2)
- Heritage Park Primary School (69.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 26.30
- Open date
- 2014-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 240 | 26.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 212 | 113 | 99 | 256 | 25.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 212 | 100 | 112 | 240 | 22.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 212 | 100 | 112 | 240 | 22.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 112 | 106 | 240 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 106 | 104 | 240 | 19.50 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.