St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
72%
Capacity
152
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cambridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 152 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Pauls CofE VA Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Darrell, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6092nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 26 in Cambridge.
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 21 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Pauls CofE VA Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Netball, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cambridge, St Pauls CofE VA 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Coronation Street, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1HJ |
| Headteacher | Helen Darrell |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 152 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.7% |
| School Capacity | 152 / 210 (72% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6092nd of 13,686
Nationally
649th of 1,612
In East of England
14th of 26
In Cambridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coronation Street, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB2 1HJ
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