Foxton Primary School
64%
Capacity
76
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Foxton Primary School
Foxton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 76 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Foxton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Janet Muir, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4585th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Foxton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 10 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Foxton Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Gardening, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Foxton 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | 11 Hardman Road, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 6RN |
| Headteacher | Janet Muir |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 76 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 76 / 119 (64% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4585th of 13,686
Nationally
476th of 1,612
In East of England
13th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
69%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
11 Hardman Road, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB22 6RN
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