Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
90
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School
Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 90 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 94 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Bartley, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3996th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 27 in East Cambridgeshire.
Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 5 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Athletics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Cambridgeshire, Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 84 High Street, Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, CB25 0LX |
| Headteacher | Helen Bartley |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 90 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.0% |
| School Capacity | 90 / 94 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3996th of 13,686
Nationally
412th of 1,612
In East of England
6th of 27
In East Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
71%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
20
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
84 High Street, Cambridge
East Cambridgeshire, CB25 0LX
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