Stapleford Community Primary School
88%
Capacity
210
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Stapleford Community Primary School
Stapleford Community Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stapleford Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jayne Hore, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8875th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Stapleford Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 24 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stapleford Community Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Dance, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Film Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Stapleford Community 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Bar Lane, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 5BJ |
| Headteacher | Jayne Hore |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 240 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8875th of 13,686
Nationally
969th of 1,612
In East of England
34th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
57%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bar Lane, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB22 5BJ
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