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Marleigh Primary Academy

Cambridge, CB5 8BG · Cambridgeshire · primary school

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Mixed Primary
4.9/10 Broadly average

90th 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 — 4.7/10 against 3,899 of them, against 4.9/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 60.0 · 39 62% 2.40
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 10.0 · 66 38% 2.54

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Marleigh Primary Academy overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).

Beyond the classroom

Pupils participate in dodgeball, sports day, art and crafts, and forest school sessions. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.

Getting in

The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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? What specific activities take place during the forest school sessions?

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What Ofsted said about Marleigh Primary Academy

Inspection report dated 29 April 2025

Overview

Marleigh Primary Academy is a growing school where pupils are described as "warm and welcoming," fostering a strong sense of belonging. The inspection found that pupils demonstrate the school values of "respect, reaching high and resilience," resulting in positive behaviour and enthusiasm for learning.

Strengths

  • The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," with teachers possessing "good subject knowledge" who make lessons interesting.
  • Reading is prioritised effectively; staff teach phonics well, ensuring pupils "quickly learn to read confidently and fluently."
  • The school has "clear processes" to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) promptly, providing "bespoke support."
  • Personal development is supported through a broad curriculum covering online safety, money management, and mental well-being, including "mindfulness activities."
  • Staff receive support to manage workload and well-being, and parents are "positive about and supportive of the school."

Areas to improve

  • In a few subjects, tasks do not build on what pupils already know, meaning pupils are "completing work that they are already capable of" rather than extending their knowledge.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
60%
2024/25
Higher standard
10%
2024/25
Demand
×1.17
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
18%
vs 25% across England

Your offer chance

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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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