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Admissions

Welcome to Orton Wistow Primary School Admissions

We are delighted you are considering Orton Wistow Primary School for your child's education. 

At Orton Wistow Primary School, our PRIDE Code runs through everything we do, like the letters in a stick of rock.

All members of our school community know that our values are to be Polite, Respectful, Independent, Do your best and that Everybody matters.

These values underpin all we do and can be seen in the way we treat each other, the curriculum we provide, our relationship with parents and our determination to be the best that we can be.

We have a beautiful school, inside and out, and like to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

In our last Ofsted inspection in July 2023, Orton Wistow Primary School was rated 'Good'.

Visit our School

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. We know that you will want to research your options, and we are here to offer support and guidance.

The best way to get a feel for Orton Wistow Primary School is to come on a visit. We would be delighted to welcome you for a school tour, whether your child is considering moving schools or starting school in the next September intake.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch by telephone during term time on 01733 370646 to arrange a visit.

If your child is moving schools, we can arrange a visit at a mutually convenient time during the school year.

If your child is looking to join us in Reception in 2025, we are holding tours for new parents on the following dates.

Date Time
Monday 30 September 2024 9.45-10.45am
Wednesday 9th October 2024 9.30-10.30am
Friday 18th October 2024 9.30-10.30am
Thursday 24th October 2024 1.30-2.30pm
Tuesday 5th November 2024 1.30-2.30pm
Monday 25th November 2024 9.45-10.45am
Thursday 9th January 2025 9.30-10.30am

 

You can also contact the school office on 01733 370646 to book your place. Please note that these tours are aimed at parents and carers due to the duration and content of the visit. There will be other opportunities for your child to visit school.

During the school holidays, you can complete the Admissions Enquiry Form to let us know you are interested in visiting the school, and we will contact you as soon as we can.

Spaces Available

Orton Wistow Primary School admits children from Reception up to Year 6. 

This means that your child may start with the new reception intake in September, or move schools to join an OWN Trust School at any point in the year, depending on the spaces we have available. 

The number of in-year places varies throughout the year. We always welcome new children joining our schools, so please ask us about spaces, and we will be glad to advise you.

For up-to-date information on the number of places available, please get in touch with us during term time by telephone on 01733 370646 or by email on office@owps.org.uk.

You can also contact the Local Authority Admissions Department on 01733 864007 for more information, particularly during the school holidays. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am - 2pm, or you can email admissions@peterborough.gov.uk.

The Application Process

Applications are made through the Local Authority Admissions Department, and we are here to offer support and guidance.

If you have any questions about the admissions procedure, you can:

  • Contact us directly during term time and will be pleased to guide you through the process.
     
  • Take a look at our Admissions Policy (which is available to download at the bottom of this page).
     
  • Visit the Local Authority Admissions Department online or call the Local Authority Admissions Department on 01733 864007 for more information. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am–2pm, or you can email admissions@peterborough.gov.uk.
     

Applying for a Reception Place

Please visit the Local Authority Admissions Primary Schools Admissions webpage for the most up-to-date information about the application process, including deadlines and guidance. The closing date for applications is 15th January 2025.
 

Applying to Move Schools

If your child needs to move between Peterborough schools or is moving to a Peterborough school from a different county or country, please visit the Local Authority Moving Schools (In-Year) Transfer webpage.

If you have any queries or questions, please contact the school directly during term time on 01733 370646 or by email on office@owps.org.uk, and we will be happy to help you.

Part of OWN Trust

Orton Wistow Primary School is part of OWN Trust, a small but growing multi-academy Trust, which was founded in 2019 and also includes the primary schools of Woodston and Nene Valley.

OWN Trust is committed to working together across all our trust schools to ensure that every child receives the very best start to their education. A place at any one of our schools will provide your child with a nurturing, supportive, and high-quality learning environment.

Each OWN Trust school has its own identity, but is united by a common vision: 'To have transformed aspirations, changed attitudes and raised achievements for our community through our passionate belief in the power of education.'

More information about the OWN Trust Schools

We would encourage you to consider an OWN Trust school for your child, and more details about the schools can be found here:
 

Orton Wistow Primary School
Headteacher Mr Colin Marks
Admissions Webpage Orton Wistow Primary School - Admissions
Telephone  01733 370646
Email  office@owps.org.uk 
Website www.owps.org.uk
Address Wistow Way, Peterborough, PE2 6GF
Facebook Page Orton Wistow Page

 

Woodston Primary School
Headteacher Mrs Becky Ford
Admissions Webpage Woodston Primary School - Admissions
Telephone  01733 562784
Email  office@woodstonprimary.org.uk
Website www.woodstonprimary.org.uk
Address Celta Road, Peterborough, PE2 9ER
Facebook Page Woodston Page

 

Nene Valley Primary School
Headteacher Mr Neil Reilly
Admissions Webpage Nene Valley Primary School - Admissions 
Telephone  01733 897517
Email  office@nenevalleyprimary.net
Website www.nenevalleyprimary.net
Address Sugar Way, Peterborough, PE2 9RT
Facebook Page Nene Valley Page

Get in touch with us...

You can also contact OWN Trust for more information by telephoning 01733 259862, by exploring the OWN Trust website or by using the admissions enquiry form:

Please note, it may take longer for a response during the school holidays, but we will get back to you as soon as we can. 

You can also contact the Local Authority Admissions Department on 01733 864007 for more information, particularly during the school holidays. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am - 2pm, or you can email admissions@peterborough.gov.uk.

Thank-you for considering Orton Wistow Primary School

We hope you have found plenty of information here to help you with your choice of school. Please explore the rest of our website and social media pages to discover more about our school. We hope to welcome you and your child to the Orton Wistow family in the near future. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.