Burwell Village College (Primary)
84%
Capacity
377
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Burwell Village College (Primary)
Burwell Village College (Primary) is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 377 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 450 places).
Ofsted has rated Burwell Village College (Primary) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Antony Kern, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6741st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 27 in East Cambridgeshire.
Burwell Village College (Primary) is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 46 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burwell Village College (Primary) include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cricket, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Cambridgeshire, Burwell Village College (Primary) 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | The Causeway, Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, CB25 0DU |
| Headteacher | Antony Kern |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 377 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.4% |
| School Capacity | 377 / 450 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6741st of 13,686
Nationally
726th of 1,612
In East of England
14th of 27
In East Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
63%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
63
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Causeway, Cambridge
East Cambridgeshire, CB25 0DU
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