Little Thetford CofE Primary School

About Little Thetford CofE Primary School

Little Thetford CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in East Cambridgeshire, currently home to 88 pupils against a capacity of 105, meaning there is some headroom in the building but demand is clearly strong. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 25 applications for just 9 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.78 to one, and all 9 first-preference offers were taken up. That level of competition suggests local families see it as a desirable option. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.6%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 12% but still relatively modest, indicating a broadly mixed intake. As a voluntary-aided Church of England school, it has a religious character that may appeal to families looking for a faith-based setting, though the data does not specify any particular admissions criteria beyond the standard primary process.

Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 judged it to be Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good, and the ungraded visit that same year confirmed the school remains Good. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 63% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Cambridgeshire local authority average of 58%. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects was 25%, and the school’s ranking within East Cambridgeshire places it 16th out of 27 primary schools, putting it in the bottom half locally. In reading, the average scaled score was 106, with 75% reaching the expected level and 38% hitting the higher standard. Maths performed better, with an average score of 109, 88% at expected and 50% at the higher level. Writing saw 75% at expected and 25% at the higher standard. Nationally, the school sits around the 51st percentile for expected attainment, so it is broadly in line with the national average.

The school offers a range of facilities including a dining hall, art studios, a sensory room, gymnasium, playing fields and a chapel, which is unusual for a primary of this size. Sports provision covers dance, athletics, football, cross country, gymnastics, rounders and cricket, and there are clubs such as book club, art club, eco club and film club. For children with additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. With no nursery or sixth form, it is a straightforward primary for ages 4 to 11. Given its oversubscription, families should apply early and consider the Church of England designation. It will suit those who want a small, community-focused village school with decent academic outcomes and a strong local reputation.

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