Bourn CofE Primary Academy
Cambridge, CB23 2SP · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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73rd 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 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bourn CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club, an after-school club, and the Cambridge Kids Club. Sports activities include swimming, daily running, BMX, horse riding, and wake boarding.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 154. 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 score is lower than the national average, what specific strategies are in place to support pupil progress? How does the daily run and swimming programme fit into the standard timetable?
What Ofsted said about Bourn CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Bourn C of E Primary Academy is described as a “friendly and respectful school” that is “very much at the heart of the local community.” Pupils embody core values such as hope and justice, creating a “warm and kind culture” where they feel safe and included. The inspection confirms that the school provides a good quality of education with effective leadership and strong community links.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “firmly established,” enabling pupils to “perform well academically” at key stages 1 and 2.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “met well,” with appropriate adaptations ensuring they experience the “same level of challenge” as peers.
- Leaders are “passionate about improving the experience of pupils” and take staff workload seriously, resulting in staff who “speak highly of the leadership.”
- Pupils benefit from a diverse community and wider experiences, developing maturity through personal, social and health education and celebrating cultural differences.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers “consistently apply the expectations of new policies” regarding behaviour, as some younger pupils do not yet follow routines, which slows their progress.
- Leaders must ensure the new early reading scheme is “implemented effectively and reviewed comprehensively,” with progress “carefully and regularly monitored” to address gaps immediately.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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