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Arbury Primary School

Cambridge, CB4 2DEPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#5,588
of 13,686 nationally

About Arbury Primary School

Arbury Primary School is clearly a popular choice among Cambridge families, with 91 applications for just 48 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.9. That means nearly two families applied for every spot, and all 35 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which is a strong signal of local satisfaction. The school’s parent-view data isn’t available in this snapshot, but the high demand alone suggests a good reputation. The school is led by headteacher Ben Tull and serves 381 pupils, operating within a capacity of 420. It’s a state primary for mixed genders aged 5 to 11, with no religious character and no nursery or sixth-form provision. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 42.3 per cent of children are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, which adds important context when interpreting the school’s academic results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarlton Way, Arbury Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB4 2DE
HeadteacherBen Tull
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils381
Free School Meals (FSM)42.3%
School Capacity381 / 420 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersAthleticsGymnasticsFootballCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChoirDramaArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Arbury Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.