Ermine Street Church Academy
Alconbury Weald, PE28 4XG · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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21st 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 — 8.4/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ermine Street Church Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 338 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ermine Street Church Academy
Overview
Ermine Street Church Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy school, feel safe, and demonstrate positive relationships with staff and one another. The school provides an ambitious, well-designed curriculum that supports strong pupil progress and high expectations for behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, cooperative, and understand the school’s values, showing respect in their interactions.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and present new learning clearly, helping pupils to understand and achieve well.
- The school ensures all pupils gain the knowledge and skills needed to read, with early reading books matched to sounds and extra help provided for those falling behind.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and provide tailored support plans to help them make progress.
- The school prioritises attendance and behaviour, swiftly taking action to support pupils who do not attend regularly and maintaining consistently positive routines.
Areas to improve
- The school does not have clear procedures to share information with parents about provision for pupils with SEND, meaning some parents do not consistently receive information about strategies and their positive impact.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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