Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
83%
Capacity
99
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Huntingdonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 99 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 119 places).
Ofsted has rated Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jake Heather, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 441st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 55 in Huntingdonshire.
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 16 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Huntingdonshire, Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wennington Road, Abbots Ripton Cofe Primary, Pe282lt, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, PE28 2LT |
| Headteacher | Jake Heather |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 119 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
441st of 13,686
Nationally
42nd of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 55
In Huntingdonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
38%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
88%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
50
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wennington Road, Abbots Ripton Cofe Primary, Pe282lt, Huntingdon
Huntingdonshire, PE28 2LT
Wennington Road, Abbots Ripton Cofe Primary, Pe282lt, Huntingdon
Huntingdonshire, PE28 2LT
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