Bar Hill Community Primary School
Cambridge, CB23 8DY · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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38th 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 — 7.1/10 against 4,206 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bar Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, 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 (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 229?
What Ofsted said about Bar Hill Community Primary School
Overview
Bar Hill Community Primary School continues to be a good school, offering pupils a "purposeful education" within a "caring and supportive" environment. The report highlights a respectful community where bullying is rare and pupils feel their voices are heard, alongside a well-designed curriculum that supports future success.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" with detailed steps that help teachers assess learning securely and plan effectively.
- Staff use assessment data and positive relationships to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "achieve well" alongside peers.
- Reading and phonics are core priorities, with beginner readers accessing books that help them "practise and grow in confidence".
- Staff deliberately teach new vocabulary and model spoken language, helping pupils become "increasingly confident to share their thoughts and ideas out loud".
- Leaders invest in pastoral support, including a ‘hub’ for mental health, and pupils take on leadership roles such as eco-councillors to make a difference.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff expertise in teaching phonics is "consistently secure" so all pupils receive high-quality practice to progress quickly.
- Leaders need to embed assessment routines in a small number of foundation subjects where plans are new, ensuring pupils secure key knowledge in their "long-term memories".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining "robust oversight" and staff receiving regular training to identify risks and share concerns rapidly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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