Cavalry Primary School
March, PE15 9EQ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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156th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 2,342 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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.
Cavalry Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Speed Stacking, Football Fun Factory, and various music groups including brass, woodwind, choir, recorder, and percussion clubs. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the after-school club? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Cavalry Primary School
Overview
Cavalry Primary School is described as a “warm and friendly” environment where pupils have “strong relationships” with peers and staff. The report highlights that pupils are “happy” and display a “‘have-a go’ attitude” towards their learning, contributing to an overall judgement of Good effectiveness.
Strengths
- The revised curriculum “delivers the key knowledge” effectively, particularly in English and mathematics, where staff use quizzes to help pupils “remember important knowledge.”
- Phonics teaching is “consistent,” enabling most pupils to make “strong progress in learning to read fluently” and enjoy a “wide variety of texts.”
- Pupils benefit from a “comprehensive personal development programme” that builds confidence through activities like performing at the Royal Opera House and participating in school bands.
- Staff are well-supported by the trust, appreciating the “‘open-door policy’” and the support provided by “knowledgeable” subject leaders.
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” curriculum plans do not “identify precisely the important knowledge” pupils should learn, resulting in less secure understanding and lower achievement compared to other subjects.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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