The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Snelling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Harbour Avenue, Comberton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Meridian Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meridian Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meridian Primary School?
Meridian Primary School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meridian Primary School take?
Meridian Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meridian Primary School?
Meridian Primary School is in Cambridge, CB23 7DD, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meridian Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Meridian Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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