Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) 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 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Grey, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10264th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 24 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Rounders, Dance, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) 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 | Church Street, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 5EL |
| Headteacher | Christopher Grey |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.3% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10264th of 13,686
Nationally
1131st of 1,612
In East of England
41st of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
52%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB22 5EL
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