St Alban's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
211
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Alban's Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cambridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Alban's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Wright, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (122 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Alban's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Film Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cambridge, St Alban's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EN |
| Headteacher | Christopher Wright |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 May 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
122 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lensfield Road, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB2 1EN
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