Brington CofE Primary School

About Brington CofE Primary School

Brington CofE Primary School was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s strongest academic indicator comes from its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year, where 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits well above the Cambridgeshire local authority average of 58%, placing the school second out of 55 primary schools in Huntingdonshire and inside the top 10% nationally. The school also performs strongly at the higher standard, with 11% of pupils achieving that level across all three subjects. Reading is a particular strength: 50% of pupils reached the higher standard, and the average reading score was 110. In maths, the average score was 107, with 22% of pupils reaching the higher threshold. Writing also saw strong expected-standard attainment, with 94% of pupils meeting it.

The school’s Ofsted report, following an ungraded inspection in January 2023, confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour and attitudes all judged Good. The previous graded inspection in 2017 had rated the school Requires Improvement overall, so the trajectory is clearly upward. The school has 90 pupils on roll against a capacity of 119, and 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. It is a Church of England primary school for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. The headteacher is Kirsty Baish. The school’s SEND provisions cover social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as speech, language and communication support.

For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, with 12 applications for 11 places and 10 first-preference offers made. That suggests a popular local choice, particularly for families who value strong academic outcomes in a village setting. Facilities include a sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms, a forest school area and a chapel. The school offers a broad range of sports including football, cricket, swimming and tennis, plus clubs such as art, coding, chess, gardening and choir. This is a school that suits families looking for a well-performing primary with a clear Church of England character, strong reading results, and a supportive environment for children with specific SEND needs. Its small size and rural Huntingdonshire location add to its appeal for those wanting a close-knit school community.

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