The Vine Inter-Church Primary School
89%
Capacity
374
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About The Vine Inter-Church Primary School
The Vine Inter-Church Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 374 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated The Vine Inter-Church Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter Hynes, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6010th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
The Vine Inter-Church Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 38 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Vine Inter-Church Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Cross Country, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, The Vine Inter-Church 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/Methodist |
| Address | The Vines, Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire, CB23 6DY |
| Headteacher | Peter Hynes |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 374 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.3% |
| School Capacity | 374 / 420 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6010th of 13,686
Nationally
637th of 1,612
In East of England
25th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
65%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Vine Inter-Church Primary School
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Contact Information
The Vines, Cambourne
South Cambridgeshire, CB23 6DY
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