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University of Cambridge Primary School

Cambridge, CB3 0QZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
1.1×
More first choices than offers made
94 1st-choice / 89 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3075 of 13,686 nationally

About University of Cambridge Primary School

University of Cambridge Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Cambridge, East of England, for pupils aged 4 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 660 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 669.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Outstanding (22 Jan 2025). 71% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 94 first-preference applications and 89 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressEddington Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0QZ
HeadteacherMr Robert Drane
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils660
Free School Meals (FSM)8.5%
School Capacity660 / 669 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: universityprimaryschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Cambridge Primary School

University of Cambridge Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.