Milton Road Primary School
Cambridge, CB4 2BD · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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12th 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 — 8.1/10 against 4,275 of them, against 7.9/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 62% | 4.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Milton Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics, dodgeball, football, piano, cello, guitar, violin, woodwind and brass clubs. Sports include dance, tennis, karate, triathlon and Fit for Life. Arts and music options cover KS2 choir, French, Spanish, Japanese, art and craft, creative writing, lace making, knitting and crochet. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure access for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Milton Road Primary School
Overview
Pupils “delight in attending” this “warm and friendly school,” where they are “well prepared for the next stage in education.” The inspection highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and “exceptionally high” standards of behaviour, with leaders demonstrating an “unwavering ambition for every pupil.”
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “typically high standards of behaviour” and “positive achievement,” with gaps between disadvantaged pupils and their peers closing.
- The “exceptional early years offer” allows children to “thrive” and build “strong foundations of communication, speech and language.”
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils gaining confidence through meaningful roles, such as Year 5 pupil librarians and Year 6 ‘buddies’.
- Staff are “knowledgeable” and benefit from “expert guidance,” while pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported.”
- Leaders show “consideration for [staff] workload and well-being,” fostering a culture where staff are “proud to work here.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, recent curriculum developments are “still embedding,” meaning expectations of what pupils should know are “not consistently high.”
- The school must ensure these changes are embedded quickly so pupils are “supported systematically to achieve the best possible outcomes.”
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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