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Dogsthorpe Infant School

Academy converter · Peterborough · PE1 4LH

Ages 5–7 · 235 pupils · Peterborough

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

6.7%

Admissions demand

0.94 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-12-05

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.2%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
184

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.94 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

47

Places offered

51

1st-preference offers

47

Total preferences (any rank)
105
Preferred offers (top 3)
50
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

235 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
235
Boys / girls
133 / 102
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
235 / 270 (87%)
Free school meals
51.9%
FSM pupils
122
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HAMPTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
HAMPTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Waters

Location

Address
Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe
Postcode
PE1 4LH
Town
Peterborough
County
Cambridgeshire
Local authority
Peterborough
District
Peterborough
Constituency
Peterborough
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–7, in Peterborough, Peterborough, 235 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 51.9%.

Open schools in Peterborough
116
Primary schools in Peterborough
83
Academies among open schools in Peterborough
56% (65)
Open schools in PE1
23
Primary in PE1
13
Open schools in Peterborough LA
91
Primary in Peterborough LA
61

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PeterboroughNear PE1

  • Dogsthorpe Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Peterborough · PE1 4LH · Peterborough

    Ages 7–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM50.0%

    0.1 miles away

  • Welland Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Peterborough · PE1 4TR · Peterborough

    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM51.6%
    • Demand0.98

    0.4 miles away

  • All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Peterborough · PE1 3PW · Peterborough

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM20.8%
    • Demand1.07

    0.5 miles away

  • Newark Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Peterborough · PE1 4RE · Peterborough

    Ages 4–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM32.9%
    • Demand1.10

    0.6 miles away

  • Queen's Drive Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Peterborough · PE1 2UU · Peterborough

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM24.0%
    • Demand0.92

    0.7 miles away

  • Fulbridge Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Peterborough · PE1 3JQ · Peterborough

    Ages 2–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM34.2%
    • Demand1.14

    0.9 miles away

  • Lime Academy Parnwell

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Peterborough · PE1 4YH · Peterborough

    Ages 5–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence9.2%
    • FSM66.2%
    • Demand0.86

    0.9 miles away

  • Lime Academy Abbotsmede

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Peterborough · PE1 5JS · Peterborough

    Ages 3–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM42.4%
    • Demand0.90

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Waters
Telephone
01733566849
Website
https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk/

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