Brington CofE Primary School
Brington, PE28 5AE · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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104th 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 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brington CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join science workshops, make a pond, observe lily flower blooming and flying insects, and use Robo bugs. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the science workshops?
What Ofsted said about Brington CofE Primary School
Overview
Brington CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils personify the ‘STAR’ learning values of self-belief, teamwork, ambition and respect. Leaders and governors oversee a motivated staff, creating a pleasant environment that parents happily recommend to others. The school provides a well-thought-out plan for pupils’ wider development, including cultural and sporting opportunities.
Strengths
- The phonics programme works well, ensuring pupils read confidently and are ready for challenging texts by Year 2.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with teachers using ‘live marking’ to address misconceptions, resulting in confident mathematicians.
- Pupils’ behaviour is praiseworthy, with clear rewards linked to school values and reflective processes for misbehaviour.
- Staff build supportive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe and confidently confide in trusted adults.
- Governors’ monitoring is thorough, acting as a ‘second pair of eyes’ to check improvements work as intended.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify specific vocabulary, concepts and skills in foundation subjects to help teachers make explicit links to prior learning and strengthen pupils’ recall.
- Leaders should train staff to provide specific, measurable and time-focused support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, rather than relying on subjective opinion.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff reporting concerns without delay and governors meticulously monitoring systems, including checks on staff and visitors.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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