Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
Cambridge, CB24 9JA · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.7/10 against 4,024 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 62% | 6.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 38% | 3.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 24.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Book Art Club, Kidslingo (Spanish), and Mathsfit. Sports options include Cheerleading, Dance, DC Sports Running, DC Sports Multi-Sports, Fencing and Archery, Ferdinand Football, Mini Athletics, and Netball. Trips range from local walks around Histon and day visits to sporting events and residential visits. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visits?
What Ofsted said about Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
Overview
This is the first routine inspection of Histon and Impington Brook Primary School under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The report describes an “exceptional school” where pupils “flourish” from Reception and demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour. All key judgement areas, including the quality of education and early years provision, are rated as outstanding.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “thoroughly designed” with knowledge broken into specific steps, allowing staff to teach with expertise and pupils to secure a “deep understanding”.
- Pupils show a “love of reading” supported by a “carefully designed reading spine”, developing the “confidence and fluency” needed to be proficient readers.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with “precision”, using tailored resources to remove barriers and enable them to “achieve highly”.
- The “thoroughly designed enrichment programme” and personal development opportunities allow pupils to develop talents and see themselves as “budding innovators”.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with “highly skilled staff” setting clear routines that help children become “kind-hearted and thoughtful” ambassadors.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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