Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Cambridge, CB23 7PW · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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167th 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 4,298 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dodgeball, Karate, Netball, Tag Rugby, Sport Stacking, Table Tennis, Hockey, and Cricket clubs, as well as Running, Mini Athletics, Yoga, and Dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 to bridge the gap between the 43.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are proud to belong to a "caring community" and feel "happy and safe." While behaviour and personal development are judged as good, the overall effectiveness and quality of education require improvement, particularly regarding curriculum implementation in subjects other than reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate polite and kind behaviour, living by the school’s "5C" values of "care, challenge, courage, creativity and cooperation."
- Reading is a high priority, with a new approach ensuring consistency in teaching phonics and helping pupils develop "reading fluency and reading with confidence."
- Staff are well trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "achieve well by the end of key stage 2."
- Personal development is promoted effectively through opportunities for pupils to engage in wider curriculum activities and take on leadership responsibilities.
- Governors provide "challenge and effective support," having a secure understanding of both improvements made and those still needed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must carry out checks on how well pupils are achieving in the wider curriculum, as it is currently unclear how well pupils are performing in subjects aside from reading and mathematics.
- The early years curriculum needs strengthening to ensure children access the breadth of learning opportunities required to be "fully prepared for Year 1."
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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