Duxford Church of England Community Primary School
Cambridge, CB22 4RA · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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136th 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 4,143 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| 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.
Duxford Church of England Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 143 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Duxford Church of England Community Primary School
Overview
Duxford Church of England Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils are happy. The curriculum is designed to promote the school’s values, with reading being "thoughtfully threaded through all aspects" of learning. Most pupils meet high expectations for behaviour and kindness, though there are specific areas regarding curriculum evaluation and reading support that require further development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness and respect," with bullying being rare and dealt with quickly.
- Reading is a high priority; children in Reception are "eager to show their understanding of the letters and sounds," and older pupils read with "enthusiasm and expression."
- The curriculum supports pupils to be "attentive, imaginative, motivated and spiritual," with strengthened teaching of writing and vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through careful adaptations, allowing them to access the same learning as their peers.
- Pupil leaders take their roles seriously, making a "real difference in improving the school’s environment" and promoting charity events.
Areas to improve
- Support for older pupils who find reading difficult is not as well developed as for younger pupils, leading to inaccuracies in spelling and writing.
- In a few subjects, curriculum evaluation is new, and teachers occasionally set activities not closely matched to intended learning, meaning pupils do not secure understanding as well as they could.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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