Offord Primary School

About Offord Primary School

Offord Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results stand well above the Cambridgeshire average for primary schools. In the most recent data, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 58%. That 22 percentage point gap is substantial and places the school 10th out of 210 similar schools in the county. Within Huntingdonshire, it ranks 3rd out of 55, and its overall ranking score of 80 puts it in the top 25% nationally. On individual subjects, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, maths and writing separately, and average scaled scores of 108 in reading and 107 in maths are both above the national benchmark of 100. Reading is a particular strength: 67% of pupils reached the higher standard, compared with 47% in maths and 27% in writing.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024 rated it Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2018 when it was judged Inadequate. Leadership and management, and personal development, were both rated Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision were all Good. The inspection report notes strong leadership and a clear focus on pupil welfare. With 88 pupils on roll against a capacity of 119, the school is not full, but it is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26: 36 applications for 15 places, with 14 first-preference offers made. That oversubscription ratio of 2.4 suggests strong local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.3%, slightly above the national average, which adds context to the strong academic outcomes.

Facilities include an ICT suite, gymnasium, sports hall, art studios and a chapel, which is unusual for a small village primary. Sports offered include football, gymnastics, cricket, swimming and dance, and there is a good range of clubs: chess, art, choir, eco club, drama and coding. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, social and emotional mental health, and other difficulties or disabilities. Headteacher Sally Day leads a school that suits families looking for a small, community-focused primary with strong academic results and a clear improvement trajectory. Its rural location in Huntingdonshire and the range of facilities and clubs make it a practical choice for families who want a primary experience with strong outcomes and varied activities.

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