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Queen Edith Primary School

Cambridge, CB1 8QPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#6,193
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGodwin Way, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB1 8QP
HeadteacherSarah Jarman
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils403
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity403 / 420 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersTennisSwimmingGymnasticsNetballCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningChessScience ClubChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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Queen Edith 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.