Thriplow CofE Primary School
71%
Capacity
99
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Thriplow CofE Primary School
Thriplow CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 99 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Thriplow CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy How, 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 3917th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Thriplow CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 15 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thriplow CofE Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Rounders, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Thriplow CofE 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 | School Lane, Royston, South Cambridgeshire, SG8 7RH |
| Headteacher | Lucy How |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.1% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 140 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3917th of 13,686
Nationally
402nd of 1,612
In East of England
9th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Royston
South Cambridgeshire, SG8 7RH
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