Yaxley Infant School
About Yaxley Infant School
Yaxley Infant School is a state primary in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, catering for children aged 5 to 7. With 159 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, the school is not at full capacity, but demand tells a different story. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 54 total applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.86. Of those, 28 were first-preference applications, and 28 first-preference offers were made — meaning every family who put it first got a place, but competition for remaining spots was stiff. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.1%, which is above the national primary average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. This intake profile, combined with strong local demand, paints a picture of a school that is popular within its immediate area, particularly among families who value a smaller, infant-only setting.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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