The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Snape (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOA - Cambridge
Academy · Very close
Castle School, Cambridge
Special school · 309m away
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Independent · 535m away
Arbury Primary School
Primary · 692m away
North Cambridge Academy
Secondary · 841m away
Rees Thomas Special School
Special school · 907m away
Colleges Nursery School
Nursery · 922m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 947m away
Questions parents ask
What is Milton Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Milton Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Milton Road Primary School?
Milton Road Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Milton Road Primary School take?
Milton Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Milton Road Primary School?
Milton Road Primary School is in Cambridge, CB4 2BD, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Milton Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Milton Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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