The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
9% 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 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 7.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr Edward Ferguson (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Chedworth Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9JF
Town setting
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The Stephen Perse Foundation
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St Faith's School
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King's College School
Independent · 1.0km away
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newnham Croft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newnham Croft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newnham Croft Primary School?
Newnham Croft Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newnham Croft Primary School take?
Newnham Croft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newnham Croft Primary School?
Newnham Croft Primary School is in Cambridge, CB3 9JF, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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