Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
102%
Capacity
183
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cambridge community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Haiselden, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11075th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 26 in Cambridge.
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 22 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Coding, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cambridge, Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB1 9HH |
| Headteacher | Sally Haiselden |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.9% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 180 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11075th of 13,686
Nationally
1235th of 1,612
In East of England
24th of 26
In Cambridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
48%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed22
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB1 9HH
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