Middleton Primary School is larger than the average primary school. The majority of pupils are White British. A well above-average proportion of pupils come from minority ethnic backgrounds. One in every four pupils speaks English as an additional language. A well above-average proportion of the pupils are eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding to the school. The funding is based on the number of children at the school in local authority care and those known to be eligible for free school meals. The percentage of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs who are supported by school action is above average. A well above-average proportion of pupils are supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. The school hosts a specially resourced provision for up to 15 pupils with hearing impairment and other learning difficulties. The Sensory Service supports pupils from Peterborough and other neighbouring local authorities. There are currently 12 pupils in this provision. The number of pupils joining and leaving the school at different times of the year is well above that normally found. Breakfast for pupils is available from 8.30am each school day. No alternative or off-site provision is used by the school. The school meets the current government floor standard, which sets the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. South Bretton Preschool operates on the school site. It is not managed by the governing body and is inspected separately.