The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 671
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- UTS CAMBRIDGE
- Head
- Mr Robert Drane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0QZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's College School
Independent · 1.1km away
Mayfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
King's College School
Independent · 1.7km away
Park Street CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Arbury Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Castle School, Cambridge
Special school · 2.1km away
Milton Road Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is University of Cambridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
University of Cambridge Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend University of Cambridge Primary School?
University of Cambridge Primary School currently has 671 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does University of Cambridge Primary School take?
University of Cambridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is University of Cambridge Primary School?
University of Cambridge Primary School is in Cambridge, CB3 0QZ, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does University of Cambridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, University of Cambridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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