Marleigh Primary Academy
32%
Capacity
150
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Marleigh Primary Academy
Marleigh Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 150 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (32% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Marleigh Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Thompson, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
Marleigh Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Marleigh Primary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 79% recommending the school (43 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marleigh Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Marleigh Primary Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Marleigh Avenue, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB5 8BG |
| Headteacher | Emily Thompson |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 150 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 150 / 472 (32% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
43 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marleigh Avenue, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB5 8BG
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