The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 381
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 42.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr Ben Tull (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Carlton Way, Arbury Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Nursery · 653m away
Milton Road Primary School
Primary · 692m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 700m away
North Cambridge Academy
Secondary · 718m away
Mayfield Primary School
Primary · 827m away
St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Primary · 870m away
Questions parents ask
What is Arbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Arbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arbury Primary School?
Arbury Primary School currently has 381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arbury Primary School take?
Arbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Arbury Primary School?
Arbury Primary School is in Cambridge, CB4 2DE, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Arbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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