Park Street CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
116
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Park Street CofE Primary School
Park Street CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cambridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 116 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 125 places).
Ofsted has rated Park Street CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Hawker, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3854th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 26 in Cambridge.
Park Street CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 18 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
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 Park Street CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cambridge, Park Street 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lower Park Street, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB5 8AR |
| Headteacher | Sarah Hawker |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 116 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.9% |
| School Capacity | 116 / 125 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3854th of 13,686
Nationally
396th of 1,612
In East of England
7th of 26
In Cambridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
61
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lower Park Street, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB5 8AR
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