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Wednesday 3rd September 2025
We look forward to welcoming the children back to school. The school gates will be open from 8.30am. Staff will be available on the playground in the morning before children transition into classrooms at 8.40am for Morning Task and Register.
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Manor Drive Primary Celebrates Ofsted Report
Manor Drive Primary Academy in Peterborough is delighted to announce its recent Ofsted inspection outcome, which has recognised the school as 'Outstanding' in Early Years provision. This achievement underscores the dedication of our staff and the hard work of our pupils.Read Full Story - 14/02/24
Starting School - September 2026
We will be running Reception open mornings on the following dates at 9.15am: Tuesday 7th October Wednesday 5th November Monday 1st December The sessions will run no longer than an hour. Please note the deadline to apply for a primary school place via Peterborough Ci...Read Full Story - 30/06/22
Breakfast and After School Club
Do you need Breakfast and After School Club provision?Read Full Story - 14/05/26
Strengthening Online Safety at Manor Drive Primary Academy
Manor Drive Primary Academy is committed to creating a safe, empowering, and digitally confident environment for every child. As part of this commitment, our E‑Safety Lead recently attended a high‑impact Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session delivered by Cambridgeshire County Council, fo...Read Full Story - 08/05/26
Key Stage One’s Wonderful Day at Hunstanton Sea Life Centre and the Beach
Key Stage One pupils from Manor Drive Primary Academy enjoyed a truly memorable adventure last week as part of their topic studies, exploring the fascinating world beneath the waves at Hunstanton Sea Life Centre before finishing the day with sunshine, sand and ice‑cream by the sea.Read Full Story - 07/05/26
Manor Drive Primary Academy Launches Parent‑and‑Pupil Maths Workshops
Manor Drive Primary Academy, part of the Four Cs Trust, is delighted to announce the successful launch of our first in a series of parent and pupil maths workshops, beginning with Year Three on 5th May 2026. The sessions are designed to strengthen home–school partnerships and give familie...Read Full Story - 06/05/26
Preparing Our Race Lines for Sports Day
Our school field is looking fantastic this week as we prepare for one of the most exciting parts of the Summer term: Sports Day. The race lines are now freshly marked and ready, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our wonderful site officer, Mr Firth. He has spent hours ensuring the field is s...Read Full Story - 01/05/26
KS1 Explore Coding Skills with Beebots
Pupils in Key Stage One have been busy developing their early programming skills this week as they explored forward and backwards movements using Beebots.Read Full Story - 30/04/26
Strengthening Our Practice Through Partnership: Welcoming Occupational Therapy Students to Manor Drive Primary Academy
Manor Drive Primary Academy, part of the Four Cs Trust, was delighted to welcome two third‑year Occupational Therapy students from the University of Northampton for a ten‑week placement as part of their professional training. As a school within the 4Cs Trust, we are committed to continuous lear...Read Full Story - 28/04/26
Allergy Awareness at Manor Drive Primary Academy
Manor Drive Primary Academy, part of the 4Cs Trust, recently came together as a whole school to mark Allergy Awareness Day on Wednesday 22nd April. The day was a brilliant celebration of learning, empathy and community, with every year group contributing to a special assembly focused on understandin...Read Full Story - 24/04/26
Allergy Awareness Week
This week, pupils at Manor Drive Primary Academy, part of the Four Cs Trust, have been learning all about allergies as part of Allergy Awareness Week. Across the school, children explored what allergies are, how they affect the body, the symptoms to look out for, and the important steps we can all t...Read Full Story - 21/04/26
Year Three Geckos and Roadrunners Explore Africa Through Reading
As part of their Africa topic in reading, the Year Three Geckos and Roadrunners have been working hard to develop their reading fluency through choral and echo reading. These engaging techniques have helped pupils build confidence as they read aloud together, practise expression, and support one ano...Read Full Story