Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
Huntingdon, PE28 2LT · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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8th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 3,836 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 94.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Rise and Shine, Daisies After School, Singing, and Environment Clubs. Sports include badminton, basketball, football, cricket, hockey, netball, rounders, and tennis. Arts features the Peter Pan KS2 Performance, Young Voices, and The Wriggly Nativity. Trips include visits to Peterborough Museum, a local Solar Farm, and residential trips to Grafham Water and Stibbington. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the Daisies After School Club? How are the residential trips to Grafham Water and Stibbington organised for families?
What Ofsted said about Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report highlights a nurturing environment where pupils develop ‘charisma, confidence and curiosity’ through a well-planned curriculum and strong community engagement. Leaders and staff are praised for their effective management and dedication to pupil success.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, supported by a strong sense of community and proactive relationship-building.
- The curriculum is ‘well-planned’, providing teachers with clarity and ensuring pupils understand concepts through diligent teaching and vocabulary expansion.
- High-quality teaching effectively meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using tailored support like customised flashcards.
- Reading provision has improved significantly following the introduction of a ‘rigorous phonics programme’, with staff enthusiastically fostering a ‘deeper love of reading’.
- The school offers a ‘big personal development programme’ with a wide range of clubs and inter-school competitions, enhancing pupils’ talents and aspirations.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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