Fowlmere Primary School
Royston, SG8 7SL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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194th 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,275 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fowlmere Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers swimming, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 73 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the swimming programme?
What Ofsted said about Fowlmere Primary School
Overview
Fowlmere Primary School is described as an "inviting and friendly school" where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. While behaviour, personal development, and early years provision are rated as good, the quality of education and leadership require improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and bullying is rare, with adults dealing with incidents "fairly and straight away."
- The reading, writing, and mathematics curriculums are "well established," with teachers effectively helping pupils recall previous learning.
- Staff are "experts in teaching pupils how to read," resulting in children becoming "fluent and confident readers."
- Early years provision ensures children get a "positive start," with activities that "spark curiosity" and build knowledge.
- The school maintains high attendance through close monitoring and working "closely with families" to overcome barriers.
Areas to improve
- Staff lack sufficient guidance to identify the specific needs of pupils with SEND, meaning some do not receive effective support.
- Approaches to helping pupils retain knowledge are not consistently effective across all subjects, limiting progress.
- Governors’ oversight, particularly regarding SEND support, is not as "rigorous as it could be."
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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