Trumpington Park Primary School
66%
Capacity
417
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Trumpington Park Primary School
Trumpington Park Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cambridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 417 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Trumpington Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Shute, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5482nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 26 in Cambridge.
Trumpington Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 60 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Trumpington Park Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Football, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cambridge, Trumpington Park 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 | None |
| Address | Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 9EG |
| Headteacher | Melanie Shute |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 417 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.7% |
| School Capacity | 417 / 630 (66% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5482nd of 13,686
Nationally
584th of 1,612
In East of England
12th of 26
In Cambridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
67%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
107
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB2 9EG
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