Kings Hedges Primary School
Cambridge, CB4 2HU · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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23rd 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 — 9.3/10 against 1,804 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Hedges Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or sports are scheduled for the current term?
What Ofsted said about Kings Hedges Primary School
Overview
Kings Hedges Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils value their place in the school community, showing determination and kindness while achieving curriculum goals and preparing well for secondary school. The school fosters a positive ethos where pupils take responsibility and thrive.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-designed and typically well-taught," allowing pupils to build a "useful bank of knowledge over time" through logical progression.
- Reading is a "central focus," with staff effectively delivering the programme so that "nearly all pupils become fluent readers" by the end of key stage 1.
- The school "swiftly identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)" and provides effective support.
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour and relationships, showing "kindness towards their peers and staff" and taking on roles such as peer mediators.
- Leaders ensure staff development and morale are high, with the governing body playing an "active role" in holding leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- On occasion, teachers design learning activities that do not help pupils learn as well as they could, meaning pupils do not thoroughly understand or remember key content; the school must ensure teachers provide the most effective activities.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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