Earith Primary School
Huntingdon, PE28 3QB · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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63rd 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 — 5.6/10 against 3,846 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| 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.
Earith Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Boxercise After School Club, School Council, and ECO Council. The school organises sports day and trips to Hunstanton beach, Wicksteed Park, Shepreth Wildlife Park, and Ramsey Heights. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Earith Primary School
Overview
Earith Primary School is described as a ‘friendly family’ where pupils are ‘ready, resilient, resourceful, reflective and responsible’. The report states that the school provides a ‘kind, caring and safe place to be’, with leaders who have built a team with a ‘clear vision’ for pupil success.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘suitably broad’ curriculum where leaders’ clarity guides teachers to build effectively on prior learning.
- Staff create a positive environment where pupils ‘value difference’ and behave in a ‘calm and courteous’ manner.
- Assessment works well, with teachers using quizzes and tests to ‘address any identified gaps in pupils’ knowledge’.
- Personal development is catered for well, with pupils learning about British values and how to keep themselves safe, including ‘when online’.
- Leaders engage well with parents and external agencies to address attendance issues quickly.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum plans ‘lack specific detail’, meaning teachers are not as well supported to ensure pupils build upon prior learning.
- A small number of pupils from Year 2 onwards have not benefited from a ‘systematic approach to the teaching of phonics’ and struggle to read fluently.
- Some staff lack a ‘strong understanding of how to help these pupils catch up quickly with their reading’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff trained to notice pupils who need help and take action to keep them safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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