Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School
99%
Capacity
69
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School
Dry Drayton CofE (C) 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 69 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sonia Hegan, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10771st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 12 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Dry Drayton CofE (C) 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 | Park Street, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB23 8DA |
| Headteacher | Sonia Hegan |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 69 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.8% |
| School Capacity | 69 / 70 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10771st of 13,686
Nationally
1194th of 1,612
In East of England
44th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
50%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Street, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB23 8DA
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