Oakington CofE Primary School
74%
Capacity
110
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Oakington CofE Primary School
Oakington CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 110 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Oakington CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Gibbard, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10909th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Oakington CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 7 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
Oakington CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (12 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oakington CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Oakington CofE 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Water Lane, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB24 3AL |
| Headteacher | Amanda Gibbard |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 110 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.4% |
| School Capacity | 110 / 149 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10909th of 13,686
Nationally
1209th of 1,612
In East of England
46th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
12 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Water Lane, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB24 3AL
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