Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School

About Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School

Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School sits within the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, a local authority known for its strong primary provision. Among the 38 primary schools in the LA, it ranks 14th, placing it comfortably in the top half. The three highest-scoring peers in the area are St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School, Deer Park School, and Barnes Primary School, each with a ranking score of 92 or 93. The school itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent graded inspections, the last of which took place in 2014. An ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. For context, 16 of the 46 primary schools in the borough are rated Outstanding, with the nearest being Twickenham Primary Academy, just 0.4 km away. Headteacher Fiona Lambe leads a mixed, Church of England primary for pupils aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site.

Academically, the school performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Richmond upon Thames LA average of 76%. The school also excels at the higher standard, with 17% of pupils achieving that level across all three subjects. In reading, 97% met the expected standard and 52% reached the higher standard, while in maths the figures were 97% and 55% respectively. Writing saw 85% at the expected level and 28% at the higher level. Average scaled scores were 110 in both reading and maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the top 9% of all primary schools for the combined expected standard metric, and within London it sits in the top 19%. These results place it 13th out of 46 primaries in the LA, just outside the top 10 but still a strong performer.

The school is oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, with 196 applications for 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.27. Of those, 60 first-preference applications were received and 59 offers made. Facilities include an art studio, ICT suite, gymnasium, dining hall, sensory room, chapel and an outdoor playground. Sports on offer include cross country, football, swimming, tennis, gymnastics and athletics, while clubs cover drama, coding, science and choir. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. With its strong academic outcomes, Church of England character and nursery provision, this school suits families who want a well-regarded local primary with a clear focus on core skills and a supportive environment for children with additional needs.

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