Arbury Primary School

About Arbury Primary School

Arbury Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cambridge community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 381 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Arbury Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Tull, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5588th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 26 in Cambridge.

Arbury Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 48 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Arbury Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Gymnastics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Drama, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cambridge, Arbury 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.

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