Fen Drayton Primary School
Cambridge, CB24 4SL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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83rd 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 — 4.6/10 against 3,727 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| 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.
Fen Drayton 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%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, 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 (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the coming year? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Fen Drayton Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are “proud of being at Fen Drayton Primary” and feel safe due to a “culture of support and kindness.” Inspectors found that the school has put in place an “effective curriculum” since the previous inspection, with staff demonstrating “strong subject knowledge” and high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and respectful” and “enjoy coming to school to learn,” particularly engaging with reading from a “well-resourced library.”
- Early reading is delivered “consistently and effectively,” with staff providing targeted support to help pupils who fall behind.
- The school has an “effective process” to identify additional needs, ensuring pupils with SEND receive “the right support that they need to learn well.”
- Pupils develop leadership skills through roles such as sports leaders and a “newly formed and elected school council.”
- Attendance levels are high, with “robust systems” ensuring concerns are followed up quickly.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school is “not yet consistently using assessment to inform the development of the curriculum,” meaning areas where pupils perform less well are not routinely addressed.
- There is “not a consistent approach to the planning and teaching of aspects of writing across the curriculum,” leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge, for example in their use of grammar.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 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
—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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