St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
72%
Capacity
227
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
St Philip's CofE Aided 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 227 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Hetherington, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7974th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 26 in Cambridge.
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 24 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cambridge, St Philip's CofE Aided 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 | 2 Vinery Way, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB1 3DR |
| Headteacher | Clare Hetherington |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.3% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 315 (72% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7974th of 13,686
Nationally
865th of 1,612
In East of England
18th of 26
In Cambridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
60%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
2 Vinery Way, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB1 3DR
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