Fawcett Primary School
Cambridge, CB2 9FS · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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151st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 2,592 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fawcett Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 356 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Fawcett Primary School
Overview
Fawcett Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and enthusiastic about their learning" and feel safe. The report highlights a "firm focus" on social skills, resilience, and basic literacy and numeracy, with staff working closely with families to improve attendance and support vulnerable pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, with bullying being "rare" and issues dealt with "promptly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "carefully constructed" to utilise local resources, including museums and historic sites.
- Staff are "well trained" in phonics and mathematics, supporting pupils’ progress in early reading and writing.
- There is "effective pastoral support" for pupils with anxiety or social and emotional needs.
- Governors "challenge and support school leaders appropriately" and act in the best interests of pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must reduce barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils so their achievement is "in line or higher than their peers nationally."
- Teachers should choose appropriate activities in the wider curriculum so that "more pupils are challenged to achieve highly."
- Early years staff need support to be "confident and skilled in having valuable, high-quality interactions with children" to improve speech and vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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