Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
Cambridge, CB21 4TH · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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145th 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 3,769 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School 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%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 125 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
Overview
This is a small, happy, and inclusive primary school where pupils embrace the vision of ‘life in all its fullness’. Leaders are determined that all pupils will achieve highly, resulting in a positive environment where children are keen to learn and feel cared for by kind staff. The inspection confirms that the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision are all rated as Good.
Strengths
- Pupils display positive attitudes, behave well at all times, and are kind to each other, with junior play leaders helping to make playtimes fun.
- The school accurately identifies and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they learn alongside peers with appropriate adaptations.
- Reading is a strength, supported by a well-structured phonics programme and incentives that motivate pupils to become confident and fluent readers.
- The mathematics curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, allowing pupils to develop knowledge and skills effectively from Reception to Year 6.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning school values such as ‘Wisdom, Respect, Love, Courage, Community, Hope’ and engaging in leadership roles and visits to broaden their understanding of democracy.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects where curriculums are being redeveloped, the most important knowledge has not been precisely identified, leading to gaps in some pupils’ knowledge.
- Assessment strategies in these specific subjects are not as established as in others, meaning the school must embed effective assessment across all subjects to check understanding and inform future learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 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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