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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Cambridge, CB2 1ENPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Alban's Catholic Primary School

St Alban's Catholic Primary School in Cambridge is a state primary that, on the surface, looks like a solidly good local option, but the data suggests it punches above its weight in a few key areas. The school is oversubscribed by a considerable margin — for the 2025/26 intake, it received 88 applications for just 30 places, with 50 of those as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.93. That level of demand is a strong signal from local parents. The school's Ofsted rating is Good overall, but the breakdown from its May 2025 inspection is more nuanced: behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, were both judged Outstanding, while quality of education and leadership and management were rated Good. That's a notable split, and it suggests the school's strength lies in how it shapes children's character and conduct, not just academic delivery.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EN
HeadteacherChristopher Wright
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)4.3%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteDining HallSports HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsNetballTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChoirFilm ClubChessEco ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: stalbans.cambs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Alban's Catholic Primary School

St Alban's Catholic 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.