Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
61%
Capacity
86
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Farcet CofE (C) Primary School
Farcet CofE (C) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Huntingdonshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 86 pupils on roll, operating at 61% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Farcet CofE (C) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Sadler, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12998th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 55 in Huntingdonshire.
Farcet CofE (C) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 12 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Farcet CofE (C) Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Swimming, Dance, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Coding, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Huntingdonshire, Farcet 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St. Marys Street, Peterborough, Huntingdonshire, PE7 3AR |
| Headteacher | Caroline Sadler |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.7% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 140 (61% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (35%)
12998th of 13,686
Nationally
1494th of 1,612
In East of England
55th of 55
In Huntingdonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
35%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
35%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
17
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St. Marys Street, Peterborough
Huntingdonshire, PE7 3AR
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