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Pathfinder CofE Primary School

South Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DSPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#4,860
of 13,686 nationally

About Pathfinder CofE Primary School

Pathfinder CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 80 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.74. Of those 80 applications, 44 were first-preference choices, and all 44 of those families received an offer. This strong demand suggests the school has a solid reputation in South Cambridgeshire. While the Department for Education's Parent View data isn't included in the available information, the sheer number of families putting Pathfinder as their top choice speaks volumes about its standing in the community. The school is a Church of England primary for mixed genders aged 2 to 11, with a nursery on site. Headteacher Claire Eskelson leads a school of 462 pupils, which is below its capacity of 600, and 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPathfinder Way, Northstowe, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DS
HeadteacherClaire Eskelson
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils462
Free School Meals (FSM)16.0%
School Capacity462 / 600 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Pathfinder 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.