Great Paxton CofE Primary School
St Neots, PE19 6YJ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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84th 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 the 4,152 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Great Paxton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Puffins club, School Council, and football, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 73 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Great Paxton CofE Primary School
Overview
Great Paxton CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm, welcoming environment" where pupils feel safe and happy. The inspection confirms that staff and pupils embody values of "friendship, compassion, trust and respect," fostering a community where bullying is rare and personal development is well supported.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious" curriculum with content broken into "ordered steps" to help pupils build on prior learning.
- Teachers possess "strong" subject knowledge and regularly check what pupils know, adapting teaching to address gaps in understanding quickly.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with older pupils described as "enthusiastic" and eager to discuss their knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," with needs identified early to ensure access to the same curriculum as peers.
- Staff feel valued, and governors are supportive of leaders’ well-being, contributing to a positive culture where staff are "proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must carry out regular checks on the implementation and effectiveness of newer curriculum plans in a small number of subjects to ensure all pupils achieve consistently well.
- Leaders need to prioritise further staff training on the recently introduced phonics programme to address inconsistencies in teaching approaches and ensure all pupils learn necessary sounds effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a "culture of vigilance" where staff are quick to record concerns and contact external agencies when needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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