Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School
78%
Capacity
570
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School
Hardwick and Cambourne Community 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 570 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cate Oxley - Thompson, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7268th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 55 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.7/5 from 9 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Coding, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Hardwick and Cambourne Community 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 | Limes Road, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7RE |
| Headteacher | Cate Oxley - Thompson |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 570 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.6% |
| School Capacity | 570 / 735 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7268th of 13,686
Nationally
784th of 1,612
In East of England
32nd of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
62%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Limes Road, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7RE
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