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Passmores Academy

Harlow, Essex - CM18 6JH

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Passmores Academy is part of Passmores Cooperative Learning Community which has created a group of academies with a reputation for delivering a great education to all our young people, whilst ensuring a sense of family and belonging for all members of our community.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Paston Ridings Primary School

Peterborough, Peterborough - PE4 7XG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Paston Ridings Primary, everything begins with purpose. We empower every child with the self-belief, knowledge, and lifelong skills they need to strive for excellence and reach their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Pastures Way Nursery School

Luton, Luton - LU4 0PE

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“The RICHER Federation of Nursery Schools are maintained, resourced based, nursery schools. Gill Blowers Nursery School is split over two sites, one based in March Farm (Leabank site) and one in Hockwell Ring (Mossdale site) and Pastures Way Nursery School is based in Lewsey Farm.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Patcham High School

Brighton, Brighton and Hove - BN1 8PB

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Patcham High School is a vibrant, inclusive secondary school in Brighton, committed to academic excellence and nurturing well-rounded individuals. Discover our rich curriculum, strong community values..”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Patcham Infant School

Brighton, Brighton and Hove - BN1 8WW

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Patcham Junior School

Brighton, Brighton and Hove - BN1 8TA

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“At Patcham Junior School, equality and respect for diversity is central to our ethos. We believe that equality at our school should permeate all aspects of school life and is the responsibility of every member of the school and wider community.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Patchway Community School

Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire - BS32 4AJ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Patchway Community School will support young people to be the best version of themselves by showing RESILIENCE, being AMBITIOUS about their future, showing CURIOSITY about the world around them, solving problems INDEPENDENTLY and being RESPECTFUL members of our community enabling them to enjoy…”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Pate's Grammar School

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - GL51 0HG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Pate’s has been educating young people for over 450 years. In 2024, we marked this extraordinary milestone by celebrating the bold and reforming instincts of our founder by reaffirming our commitment to create a school of unrivalled excellence and academic rigour; a place of learning that inspires…”

SecondarySixth formGrammar (selective)EstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Paternoster School

Cirencester, Gloucestershire - GL7 1JR

Nursery - Year 12 (ages 2-17)

“At Paternoster School we ensure that every pupil is part of our safe, caring, respectful and vibrant community, where they are provided with diverse opportunities and high-quality teaching and learning.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Pathfield School

Barnstaple, Devon - EX31 1JU

“Pathfield School is a vibrant and inclusive special school in Barnstaple, North Devon, dedicated to providing a person-centered education for students with profound or severe learning difficulties and those on the autistic spectrum.”

Not applicableEstablishedNo rating on record

Pathfinder CofE Primary School

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - CB24 3DS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Pathfinder C of E Primary School, our Christian ethos is our foundation and guiding principle. Our values will support children's development, both academically, personally and spiritually, enabling them to contribute positively to our school community and wider society.”

PrimarySince 2017Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Pathways Learning Centre

Bristol, South Gloucestershire - BS16 2RQ

Year 1 - Year 11 (ages 5-16)

“Pathways Learning Centre AP Academy, provides education and support for a broad range of young people with varying needs, aged between 5-16 years old.”

Not applicableSince 1998Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Pathways School

Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham - RM9 6PH

“The school provides full time places for pupils. The school’s vulnerable families are directed to the school by the Local Authority, who believe that Pathways School will be the best in the local area at supporting the needs of the families and pupils.”

Not applicableSince 2019Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Patrington CofE Primary Academy

Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire - HU12 0RW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We want every child in our school to enjoy their time here and feel safe and happy as a Patrington pupil.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Patterdale CofE Primary School

Penrith, Westmorland and Furness - CA11 0NL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We know that there has been a school in the dale since around 1645. In 1826 the School was relocated from what is now Patterdale Rectory's Stable block to where the Old School House now stands (currently a B&B!). Patterdale School on its current site was built in 1873, and extended in 1893.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×2Expected ×2Needs attention ×2Strong in 2 areas, Expected in 2 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas

Pattishall Church of England Primary School

Towcester, West Northamptonshire - NN12 8NE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Pattishall CE Primary School is a small village school in a rural location, with big ambition! Visits warmly welcomed. Primary Schools in and around Towcester and Pattishall”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Paulerspury Church of England Primary School

Towcester, West Northamptonshire - NN12 7NA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Paulet High School

Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire - DE15 9RT

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The curriculum at Paulet extends beyond an academic focus for our students as we ensure that the wider personal development of our students is of equal importance.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Paull Primary School

Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire - HU12 8AW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Paulton Infant School

Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset - BS39 7QY

Year 1 - Year 2 (ages 5-7)

“Our School Values provide the foundation for our teaching and learning ensuring that our children 'GROW' every day to become confident, successful and happy British Citizens.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good