Benwick Primary School
March, PE15 0XA · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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77th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 2,458 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Benwick Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, equal to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join lunchtime and after-school sports clubs, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 close to the expected standard? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Benwick Primary School
Overview
Benwick Primary School is described as a “warm and happy school” where pupils enjoy their learning and behave well. The report states that leaders have improved the school to a “good standard” through a carefully sequenced curriculum and a new behaviour policy.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced” and builds knowledge progressively, with teachers using “secure subject knowledge” to explain concepts clearly.
- Phonics is “expertly taught” with high-quality training for staff, ensuring pupils develop reading skills and a “love of reading”.
- A new behaviour policy has created a “calm environment” where pupils typically behave well and can concentrate on learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” by staff who adapt teaching to enable successful learning alongside peers.
- There is a “wide personal development programme” including projects with outside agencies, residential trips, and singing, which contributes to pupils’ well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, pupils have “gaps in their knowledge” because teachers have not had time to revisit and consolidate key concepts. Leaders must ensure teachers check and consolidate key information in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with staff understanding their responsibilities and leaders following up on concerns “tenaciously”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
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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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