Bottisham Community Primary School
Cambridge, CB25 9BE · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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31st 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 — 8.3/10 against 3,948 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bottisham Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 245 pupils against a stated capacity of 304. 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 maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Bottisham Community Primary School
Overview
Bottisham Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. Leaders have organised the curriculum carefully, ensuring pupils learn knowledge and skills in a logical order and achieve well. The school fosters a positive culture with high expectations for behaviour and strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with bullying rarely happening and issues resolved quickly by adults.
- The curriculum is well-planned, helping pupils build understanding effectively and recall previous learning with accuracy.
- Early reading is well sequenced, with staff providing personalised support for pupils who find reading challenging.
- Children in the early years gain secure foundations, particularly in number, through well-planned activities.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders, who have introduced changes that reduce workload and improve skills.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not routinely plan opportunities for pupils to practise and deepen their use of key vocabulary across all subjects.
- Leaders should ensure teachers enable pupils to secure key vocabulary so they can apply knowledge correctly across the full curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a rigorous reporting system, regular staff training, and close collaboration with other agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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.
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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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