Chesterton Primary School
Cambridge, CB4 1RW · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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154th 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 — 1.9/10 against 1,807 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chesterton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, 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 (1.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With 42.0% meeting expected standards, what specific strategies are used to support pupils who are behind in literacy? How does the school structure the day for children who need extra help with maths? What does a typical afternoon look like for a pupil who finishes their core work early?
What Ofsted said about Chesterton Primary School
Overview
Chesterton Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report confirms that pupils achieve well, are well prepared for secondary school, and live by core values of being ‘Ready; Respectful; Resilient and Safe’.
Strengths
- The school has created a ‘well-organised and ambitious curriculum’ with careful sequencing of knowledge and skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Reading is prioritised through a ‘well-structured phonics programme’, helping children develop confidence and fluency.
- The early years provision is ‘calm and well organised’, with staff skilfully encouraging deep thinking and independence.
- Attendance rates are high, and exclusions have reduced following recent significant changes.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects where the new curriculum is at early stages of implementation, teachers lack necessary subject knowledge, meaning some pupils do not have a ‘secure enough understanding’. The school should provide teachers with the guidance and support required to implement all subjects effectively.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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