Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School
Cambridge, CB22 3AG · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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24th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,676 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 7.2/10 nationally. 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 62% | 5.49 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 pupils against a stated capacity of 93. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific support is provided to help pupils reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School
Overview
Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School is described as a “friendly and inclusive” environment where pupils’ “thirst for learning is at the heart of their success.” The report highlights a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that is “thoughtfully designed” to meet the needs of this small school, with most pupils achieving well and behaving appropriately.
Strengths
- Pupils “enjoy coming to school” and “value its diverse community,” rising to high expectations to work hard and be kind.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced from early years to the end of Year 6,” allowing pupils to “build their new knowledge and skills on what they already know.”
- Staff “check pupils’ learning carefully” and “correct misconceptions quickly,” ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn effectively.
- Personal development is “carefully considered,” with pupils building “character, confidence and self-awareness” through leadership roles and enrichment activities.
- Leaders “consider staff workload and well-being,” fostering a culture where staff are “proud to work here” and “well supported.”
Areas to improve
- Occasionally, learning activities are “not as closely matched as they could be to pupils’ needs,” such as when complex tasks are given before necessary knowledge is secured.
- The school and trust should ensure activities “routinely build securely on pupils’ prior knowledge and skills” so pupils “achieve consistently well in all aspects of their learning.”
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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