St Alban's Catholic Primary School

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.

Academically, the picture is less clear because the data doesn't include specific KS2 SATs results for the school itself. However, we can compare against the local authority average for KS2 attainment, which sits at 58. Without St Alban's own figure, it's impossible to say whether it beats or trails that benchmark. What we do know is that the school's previous inspection in 2014 rated it Outstanding overall, and the current inspection saw it drop to Good for quality of education, while maintaining Outstanding for personal development. The Parent View survey, with 122 responses, is overwhelmingly positive: 97% of parents would recommend the school, and 88% strongly agreed their child is happy there. That kind of parent satisfaction is hard to ignore, especially when 80% strongly agreed that pupils are well behaved — aligning with the Ofsted behaviour rating.

For families considering St Alban's, the practical picture is attractive but competitive. The school is at capacity with 211 pupils against a 210-place capacity, so oversubscription is baked in. Admission data shows that of the 30 places, 28 went to first-preference applicants, meaning it's a realistic target for those who prioritise it. Facilities are decent for a primary: a library, sports hall, gymnasium, sensory room, and a chapel reflect its Roman Catholic character. SEND provisions cover social, emotional and mental health, speech and language, and autistic spectrum disorder, though the Parent View data on SEND support had zero responses, so it's hard to gauge effectiveness. Clubs like choir, chess, and eco club suggest a broad enrichment offer. This school will suit families who value strong behaviour and personal development, and who are comfortable with a faith-based setting — but they'll need to apply early and make it their first choice.

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