Spaldwick Primary School
57%
Capacity
95
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Spaldwick Primary School
Spaldwick Primary School is a small state primary in Huntingdonshire, currently teaching 95 pupils against a capacity of 168, so there is plenty of room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.8%, which is worth noting in the context of the Cambridgeshire local authority. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 23 applications for 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.53. Of those, 12 were first-preference applications, and all 12 received offers. That suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, despite not being full overall. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Louise Worrell is the headteacher.
Academically, Spaldwick’s most recent Key Stage 2 results from 2023/24 show 50% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is below the local authority average of 58% for similar schools. Looking at individual subjects, 69% met expectations in reading and writing, and 81% in maths. Higher attainment — reaching a higher standard in all three subjects — was achieved by 13% of pupils. Average scaled scores were 104 in both reading and maths. In the local authority ranking for this metric, the school sits at 146 out of 210, placing it in the bottom half. The most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 judged the school Good across all graded areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The early years provision was also rated Good.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including music rooms, art studios, an outdoor playground, a dining hall and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, cross country, gymnastics, swimming, cricket, netball and rounders, while clubs extend to drama, book club, gardening, science club and choir. For SEND, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), speech, language and communication needs, and visual impairment. Parent View responses from 55 families are overwhelmingly positive: 93% would recommend the school, and 100% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. The school suits families looking for a smaller, community-focused primary with a strong pastoral reputation, though those prioritising top-tier academic results may want to compare with higher-ranked peers in the area.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Royston Avenue, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, PE28 0TH |
| Headteacher | Louise Worrell |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 95 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.8% |
| School Capacity | 95 / 168 (57% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10873rd of 13,686
Nationally
1204th of 1,612
In East of England
39th of 55
In Huntingdonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
55 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British87.4%
- White (other)8.4%
- Mixed4.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Royston Avenue, Huntingdon
Huntingdonshire, PE28 0TH
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