Bottisham Community Primary School
90%
Capacity
273
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Bottisham Community Primary School
Bottisham Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 273 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 304 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bottisham Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Askew, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4649th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 27 in East Cambridgeshire.
Bottisham Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 21 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bottisham Community Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Cambridgeshire, Bottisham Community 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Beechwood Avenue, Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, CB25 9BE |
| Headteacher | Mark Askew |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 273 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.0% |
| School Capacity | 273 / 304 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4649th of 13,686
Nationally
484th of 1,612
In East of England
7th of 27
In East Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
69%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beechwood Avenue, Cambridge
East Cambridgeshire, CB25 9BE
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