Cheveley CofE Primary School
Newmarket, CB8 9DF · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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79th 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 4,308 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| 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.
Cheveley CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 143 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
Since the higher standard attainment is significantly below the national median, what specific interventions are in place to support pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the school support pupils in developing their reading and writing skills beyond the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Cheveley CofE Primary School
Overview
Cheveley CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "small, friendly and welcoming" where pupils feel "confident and happy." Leaders have successfully developed a curriculum rooted in school values, ensuring pupils achieve well and are prepared for secondary school. However, the report notes that the curriculum requires further refinement to ensure consistently high achievement across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a positive environment with "strong relationships with staff" and are not worried about bullying.
- The curriculum is "well mapped out" and adapted for mixed-age classes, preventing unnecessary repetition.
- Staff are "knowledgeable and experienced," providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a high priority, with a suitable phonics programme and an attractive library staffed by older pupils.
- Pupils take on responsibilities, such as acting as "buddies" for younger children, fostering a sense of community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "fine-tune the curriculum" to focus more closely on the most important knowledge and vocabulary, as current lists are sometimes "too extensive."
- The school needs to ensure pupils achieve "consistently highly across all subjects" and that pupils with SEND achieve "exceptionally well."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify concerns and designated leads taking a "tenacious approach" to dealing with them.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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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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