Best Primary Schools in Cambridge
100 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Cambridge, 92.6% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 6 Outstanding and 69 Good out of 81 inspected.
- Cambridge primary schools have 24,305 pupils, with 14.5% having special educational needs, higher than the national average of 13.0%.
- Primary schools in Cambridge have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.54, and spending per pupil is £7,556, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- 62.0% of pupils in Cambridge primary schools meet the expected standard at KS2, with 18.1% eligible for free school meals, and a persistent absence rate of 13.0%.
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Cambridge, CB4 1NQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–24
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils534
P/T Ratio–
King's College School
Cambridge, CB3 9DN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils390
P/T Ratio–
St Faith's School
Cambridge, CB2 8AG
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils553
P/T Ratio–
St John's College School
Cambridge, CB3 9AB
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils405
P/T Ratio–
SM
St Mary's School
Cambridge, CB2 1LY
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils586
P/T Ratio–
The Leys School
Cambridge, CB2 7AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils564
P/T Ratio–
Gretton School
Cambridge, CB3 0RX
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils158
P/T Ratio–
Pilgrim Pathways School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cambridge, CB21 5EE
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils2
P/T Ratio2.8
Great Abington Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cambridge, CB21 6AE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected84%
Absence4.8%
Pupils130
P/T Ratio19.6
Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy
Cambridge, CB21 5JQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected38%
Absence3.7%
Pupils86
P/T Ratio13.8
Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cambridge, CB24 9AQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.8%
Pupils403
P/T Ratio21.0
Bewick Bridge Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cambridge, CB1 9ND
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence3.8%
Pupils218
P/T Ratio16.2
Trumpington Park Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cambridge, CB2 9EG
Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.1%
Pupils417
P/T Ratio19.9
Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cambridge, CB25 0LX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence5.0%
Pupils90
P/T Ratio18.4
PS
Park Street CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cambridge, CB5 8AR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence5.3%
Pupils116
P/T Ratio16.3
Queen Edith Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cambridge, CB1 8QP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence5.6%
Pupils403
P/T Ratio21.8
HC
Holme Court School
Cambridge, CB1 8DW
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils49
P/T Ratio–
Landmark International School
Cambridge, CB21 5EP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils104
P/T Ratio–
Mander Portman Woodward
Cambridge, CB2 1JE
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–20
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils159
P/T Ratio–
PH
Papworth Hall School
Cambridge, CB23 3RD
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils29
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 101 primary schools in Cambridge, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cambridge | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,556 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.