The Cambridge Primary School

About The Cambridge Primary School

The Cambridge Primary School sits within Hampshire’s large primary landscape, one of 425 state primaries in the local authority. It is not among the top-ranked peers in the county, where Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School, and St Faith’s Church of England Primary School lead the way. However, the school holds a steady Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, with all five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — each marked as Good. For families in Rushmoor, the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Talavera Junior School, less than a kilometre away, which may be a consideration for those prioritising the top Ofsted grade. The Cambridge Primary School is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, led by headteacher Sarah Kennedy. With 419 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is essentially full, and its 26.5 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is notably above the national average, reflecting a diverse intake.

Academic outcomes data for The Cambridge Primary School is not included in the available information, so it is not possible to compare its Key Stage 2 results against Hampshire’s local authority average of 61 per cent achieving the expected standard. The Ofsted inspection report from September 2022, published the following month, provides the most reliable picture of school quality. Inspectors judged the quality of education as Good, noting that the curriculum is well-structured and that pupils make solid progress. Behaviour and attitudes were also rated Good, with the report highlighting a positive learning environment. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary-only setting. For parents seeking a direct academic benchmark, the absence of published SATs scores means the Ofsted judgement and the school’s oversubscription figures offer the clearest indicators of local reputation and perceived quality.

The school is significantly oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 202 applications for 58 places, with 73 first-preference applications and 49 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.48. This suggests strong local demand. Facilities include a Forest School area, outdoor playground, playing fields, art studios, and a sensory room, supporting a broad curriculum. Sports on offer are rounders, football, cricket, and swimming, while clubs range from coding and gardening to eco club, film club, book club, and chess. The school’s SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. This makes it a practical choice for families whose children require additional support within a mainstream setting, though the high oversubscription means early application is essential.

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