Orton Wistow Primary School
URN: 146845 • Peterborough PE2 6GF
Overview
- Name
- Orton Wistow Primary School
- URN
- 146845
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OWN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Colin Marks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01733370646
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wistow Way, Peterborough PE2 6GF
Summary
Orton Wistow Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Peterborough, accommodating 379 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school prioritises the safety, support, and happiness of its students, fostering an environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos is underpinned by the PRIDE code, which promotes values of Politeness, Respect, Independence, Doing Your Best, and the belief that Everybody Matters.
The curriculum at Orton Wistow is designed to meet the diverse needs of its learners, focusing on essential knowledge, skills, and vocabulary that build progressively as students advance through their education. Experienced staff are dedicated to instilling a love of learning, encouraging creativity and curiosity while equipping pupils with vital learning tools such as Responsibility, Resilience, and Teamwork.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's approach, with collaboration among staff, governors, parents, and students contributing to the holistic development of each child. The school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to make positive contributions to society.
The curriculum at Orton Wistow is designed to meet the diverse needs of its learners, focusing on essential knowledge, skills, and vocabulary that build progressively as students advance through their education. Experienced staff are dedicated to instilling a love of learning, encouraging creativity and curiosity while equipping pupils with vital learning tools such as Responsibility, Resilience, and Teamwork.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's approach, with collaboration among staff, governors, parents, and students contributing to the holistic development of each child. The school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to make positive contributions to society.
Useful links
- We just wanted to say a huge thank you to all our families for the generous OPAL donations we've received so far, your support makes a real difference! Next week, I'll be sorting through everything that's in storage in preparation for some exciting OPAL (sen)
- We will be collecting food in school for the Peterborough Foodbank over the next couple of weeks. If you can spare a tin or packet of something for this great local service, please just send it in with your child and they can add it to the collection in t (sen)
- https://t.co/00dedpXucs (other)
- https://t.co/766AhoDsf5 (other)
- @OWPSchool (other)
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- Visit our Admissions Page (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
- Peterborough
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- OWN TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 379
- Boys
- 191
- Girls
- 188
- FSM %
- 10.30
- Open date
- 2019-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 379 | 191 | 188 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 396 | 194 | 202 | 420 | 9.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 415 | 195 | 220 | 420 | 10.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 415 | 195 | 220 | 420 | 10.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 414 | 195 | 219 | 420 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 420 | 210 | 210 | 420 | 5.50 |
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