Queen Edith Primary School

About Queen Edith Primary School

Queen Edith Primary School in Cambridge is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 403 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running very close to full, and the demand is evident in its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake. The school received 117 applications for just 47 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.49, and all 38 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests that while the school is oversubscribed, being a first-choice applicant significantly improves your chances. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools, indicating a diverse intake that includes a notable number of children from less advantaged backgrounds. The school is non-religious and is led by headteacher Sarah Jarman, who has been in post since at least the most recent Ofsted inspection.

Academically, Queen Edith performs solidly, with its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rating it Good overall. The inspection gave personal development an Outstanding grade, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision were all rated Good. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the local authority average of 58%. The school’s average scores in reading (107) and maths (108) are both above the national benchmark of 100, and a higher proportion of pupils achieved the higher standard in maths (47%) than in reading (35%) or writing (25%). Nationally, the school ranks in the 45th percentile for its combined RWM expected score, and within Cambridgeshire it sits 15th out of 26 schools in the Cambridge local authority area, placing it in the top half of its immediate peers.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including playing fields, an outdoor playground, art studios, an ICT suite, and a forest school, which supports outdoor learning. Sports provision covers rounders, tennis, swimming, gymnastics, netball, cross country and dance, while clubs include eco club, gardening, chess, science club, choir and art club. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, and other difficulties. Queen Edith is a good fit for families who want a well-subscribed, community-focused primary with strong personal development and above-average academic outcomes, particularly in maths, and who are prepared to apply as a first preference to secure a place.

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