Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
89%
Capacity
107
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 107 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 120 places).
Ofsted has rated Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Jarvis, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% 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 2125th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 14 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 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 Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Coton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Whitwell Way, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PW |
| Headteacher | Sarah Jarvis |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 107 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 107 / 120 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2125th of 13,686
Nationally
202nd of 1,612
In East of England
5th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
77%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whitwell Way, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PW
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