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Schools in Fulbourn

A town in Cambridgeshire

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 259 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries61 primary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1176%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary14%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school5%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Fulbourn

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Fulbourn primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Fulbourn

1 mainstream schools in Fulbourn, best first

Fulbourn Primary School

Cambridge, CB21 5BH · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

45 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1176%

England 62%

Days missed
3.8%
Pupils
254
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Fulbourn Primary School

Secondary Schools in Fulbourn

0 in Fulbourn. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Pilgrim Pathways School

Cambridge, CB21 5EE · PRU · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
5
Pupils per teacher
2.8
View school Pilgrim Pathways School

Landmark International School

Cambridge, CB21 5EP · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
106
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Landmark International School

Waldorf Cambridge School

Fulbourn, CB21 5DZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 17

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1626.3

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
92
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Waldorf Cambridge School

Nurseries in Fulbourn

2 in Fulbourn, highest Ofsted grade first

Private Schools in Fulbourn

2 in Fulbourn. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Landmark International School

Cambridge, CB21 5EP · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
106
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Landmark International School

Waldorf Cambridge School

Fulbourn, CB21 5DZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 17

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1626.3

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
92
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Waldorf Cambridge School
The map

Every school in Fulbourn, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Fulbourn Primary School, GoodWaldorf Cambridge School, Requires improvementPilgrim Pathways School, OutstandingLandmark International School, GoodKids R Us FulbournDomino Pre-School CIO
  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

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Fulbourn vs England

How good are Fulbourn's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Fulbourn

FulbournEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    76%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    5%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    14%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

75%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Fulbourn in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
76% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
5% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Fulbourn has 6 schools and nurseries.

There are 15% fewer pupils than in 2018.

14% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Fulbourn's state schools each January.

Down 15% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Fulbourn14%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Fulbourn

How many schools are in Fulbourn?

Fulbourn has 6 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Fulbourn?

The highest-ranked schools in Fulbourn on Eduscope are Fulbourn Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Fulbourn are rated Good or Outstanding?

75% of inspected schools in Fulbourn hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Fulbourn perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Fulbourn, 76% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Fulbourn?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Fulbourn is 10.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Fulbourn schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Fulbourn is 5.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Fulbourn?

There are 259 pupils enrolled across schools in Fulbourn, with 254 in primary and 5 in secondary. 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Fulbourn?

There are 2 independent schools in Fulbourn. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Fulbourn on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Fulbourn?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Fulbourn by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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