Lionel Walden Primary School
March, PE15 0TF · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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61st 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| 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.
Lionel Walden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% 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 June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and the Lions' Den Out of School Club. Activities include swimming, Bikeability, and performances with the Britten Sinfonia. Year 6 attends a residential trip to Caythorpe, while Year 5 participates in a camping experience.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 maths? How does the school integrate the Britten Sinfonia visits into the regular music curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Lionel Walden Primary School
Overview
Lionel Walden Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "very welcoming" atmosphere where pupils feel "happy and safe." Leaders maintain "high expectations for learning and behaviour," resulting in a culture where pupils are proud of their achievements and conduct is consistently good.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with clearly mapped learning sequences in most subjects, particularly in mathematics and reading.
- Teachers possess "expert knowledge" and use regular assessments to quickly identify and support gaps in pupil understanding.
- Early years provision is a strength, with an "exciting environment" that helps children become confident and well-prepared for Year 1.
- Staff are well-trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they benefit from the same "ambitious curriculum" as their peers.
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," and staff report that their workload is manageable.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all subjects, including a minority of foundation subjects, have a "well-sequenced curriculum" with clear end points to improve pupil knowledge.
- Leaders should devise a "coherent strategy" to ensure all pupils benefit equally from the wide range of opportunities for personal development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by a "strong safeguarding culture" and "robust systems" that ensure everyone stays safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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.
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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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