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St Pauls CofE VA Primary School

Cambridge, CB2 1HJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2021
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#6,092
of 13,686 nationally

About St Pauls CofE VA Primary School

St Pauls CofE VA Primary School in Cambridge is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 48 applications chasing just 21 places for the 2025/26 academic year, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.29. Of those applicants, 15 received first-preference offers, which suggests that while competition is real, a significant proportion of families who put it top of their list do get in. The school is a Church of England primary with a mixed intake of 152 pupils, well under its capacity of 210, so there is some room for growth. Headteacher Helen Darrell leads a school that has clearly turned a corner: its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated it Good across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. That is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was graded Requires Improvement overall, with leadership and management also at that lower level.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCoronation Street, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1HJ
HeadteacherHelen Darrell
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils152
Free School Meals (FSM)19.7%
School Capacity152 / 210 (72% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteDining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersNetballDanceTennisCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubFilm ClubScience ClubGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Pauls CofE VA Primary School

St Pauls CofE VA 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.