Fen Ditton Primary School
78%
Capacity
136
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Fen Ditton Primary School
Fen Ditton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 136 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Fen Ditton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Thompson, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2937th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Fen Ditton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 10 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Fen Ditton Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Fen Ditton 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Horningsea Road, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SZ |
| Headteacher | Emily Thompson |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 136 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.6% |
| School Capacity | 136 / 175 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2937th of 13,686
Nationally
285th of 1,612
In East of England
7th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
74%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed10
30
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Horningsea Road, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SZ
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