Bourn CofE Primary Academy
130%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Bourn CofE Primary Academy
Bourn CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (130% of 154 places).
Ofsted has rated Bourn CofE Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Fraser, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1975th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Bourn CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 23 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 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 Bourn CofE Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Eco Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Bourn CofE Primary Academy 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 | Riddy Lane, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB23 2SP |
| Headteacher | James Fraser |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 154 (130% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1975th of 13,686
Nationally
186th of 1,612
In East of England
4th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
78%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Riddy Lane, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB23 2SP
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