Glebelands Primary Academy
Chatteris, PE16 6EZ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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82nd 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,451 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Glebelands Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 401 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 are below the national median in core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available this term?
What Ofsted said about Glebelands Primary Academy
Overview
Glebelands Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a happy place where relationships are positive, and pupils are kind, cooperative, and safe. Leaders have proactively addressed previous low outcomes in Year 6 by reviewing the curriculum to ensure it is ambitious and aspirational.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum sets strong foundations, with teachers presenting new learning clearly and teaching phonics consistently well.
- Staff have developed secure subject knowledge across all curriculum areas, helping pupils remember learning from previous years and fostering a love of reading.
- The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through individual support plans and appropriate adaptations.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of personal development opportunities, including musical productions, learning instruments, and residential visits that broaden cultural awareness.
- Governors understand their roles and receive appropriate training to carry out their responsibilities successfully.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that staff understand and consistently follow the agreed expectations and strategies for positive behaviour to prevent off-task chatter from disrupting learning.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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