The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 98
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Clare Talbot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Benwick, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0XA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Benwick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Benwick Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Benwick Primary School?
Benwick Primary School currently has 98 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benwick Primary School take?
Benwick Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benwick Primary School?
Benwick Primary School is in March, PE15 0XA, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benwick Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benwick Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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