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Park Street CofE Primary School

Park Street CofE Primary School

Cambridge, CB5 8ARPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLower Park Street, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB5 8AR
HeadteacherSarah Hawker
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils116
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity116 / 125 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 50%

396th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 25%

7th of 26

In Cambridge

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

71%

Expected Standard

14%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:86%
Higher:43%
Writing
Expected:79%
Higher:21%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:100%
Higher:21%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +7%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

71%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingDanceNetballGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

18

Applications

61

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Park Street CofE Primary School

Park Street CofE 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.

Contact Information

01223576922www.parkstreet.cambs.sch.uk

Lower Park Street, Cambridge

Cambridge, CB5 8AR

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Lower Park Street, Cambridge

Cambridge, CB5 8AR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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