Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cambridge, CB1 9HH · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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127th 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 — 2.5/10 against 2,979 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. 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 (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rocksteady club, participate in multi-sports, football, dodgeball, gymnastics, and street dance, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is described as an "inclusive and harmonious community" where pupils are happy and demonstrate strong values. The inspection found that leaders have planned an "ambitious curriculum" and that safeguarding arrangements are effective, resulting in a positive environment for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "kind acts" and care for one another, creating a "purposeful yet calm school environment for learning."
- The curriculum successfully builds pupils’ language, particularly supporting those in the early stages of speaking English.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" and access the same learning as their peers through skilful adaptations.
- A "love of reading is a priority," with staff teaching phonics well and pupils quickly becoming fluent readers.
- Leaders provide robust support for staff workload and well-being, while governors hold leaders to account through "robust and supportive challenge."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum lacks detailed knowledge breakdowns, meaning pupils do not develop a "secure knowledge on which to build their learning step by step."
- In a few cases, teachers do not make appropriate pedagogical choices to help pupils "think more deeply," meaning they are not challenged to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff well trained to identify signs of abuse and leaders acting quickly to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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