Histon and Impington Park Primary School
96%
Capacity
403
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Histon and Impington Park 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 403 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Newman, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
Histon and Impington Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 161 applications for 58 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
Histon and Impington Park Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Histon and Impington Park Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Histon and Impington Park 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 | Glebe Way, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AQ |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Newman |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 403 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 403 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
161
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Glebe Way, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AQ
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