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Newnham Croft Primary School

Cambridge, CB3 9JFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,001
of 13,686 nationally

About Newnham Croft Primary School

Newnham Croft Primary School in Cambridge is a state primary that is currently running very close to its full capacity of 230 pupils, with 222 children on roll. The school serves a relatively affluent local intake; just 7.2% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably lower than the national average. Demand for places is strong and the school is officially oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 102 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.4 to one. Of those applicants, 53 put Newnham Croft as their first preference, and 27 of those families were offered a place. This level of competition suggests the school is a popular choice among Cambridge parents, and that securing a place often requires living within the catchment area or having a strong connection to the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChedworth Street, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 9JF
HeadteacherEdward Ferguson
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils222
Free School Meals (FSM)7.2%
School Capacity222 / 230 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (19 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsLibraryArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingRoundersNetballDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubCodingFilm ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Newnham Croft Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.