Elsworth CofE VA Primary School
, CB23 4JD · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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26th 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 8.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Elsworth CofE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% 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 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Computing Club and attend Sports Day. Trips include a visit to Burwell House. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 130 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the breakfast club? How does the school prepare pupils for the transition to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Elsworth CofE VA Primary School
Overview
Elsworth CofE VA Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to attend and feel accepted. The report highlights a positive environment where staff are highly supportive, and pupils benefit from a broad curriculum with strong leadership ambitions.
Strengths
- Pupils are motivated, respectful, and feel safe, with bullying reported as "very rare."
- Staff possess "good subject knowledge" and effectively adapt provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a priority, with a new systematic phonics programme delivered "effectively and consistently."
- Governors provide "appropriate support and challenge" and carry out their role effectively.
- Pupils value having their views listened to and take active leadership roles in school life.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure older pupils with gaps in phonic knowledge receive expert support to read "fluently and confidently unaided."
- Leaders need to clearly signpost key concepts and required connected knowledge in foundation subjects so pupils can securely recall and build on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place for reporting concerns and thorough checks on adults working in the school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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