Newnham Croft Primary School
Cambridge, CB3 9JF · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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16th 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 — 8.6/10 against 3,194 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newnham Croft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. 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 (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Coding, Cookery, Dance, Pottery and DT clubs, as well as Multi sports, Netball and Tennis. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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 after-school club integrate with the main curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Newnham Croft Primary School
Overview
Newnham Croft Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “nurturing and inclusive” environment where pupils are “happy and safe.” The report highlights a recently redesigned, ambitious curriculum that effectively supports the diverse community, resulting in pupils who “achieve well” and behave positively.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and carefully structured so that new content “builds on what pupils already know,” particularly in subjects like science.
- Reading is taught well, with a new phonics scheme ensuring children get off to a “flying start” and effective support helping pupils catch up.
- Teachers successfully adapt learning for pupils with English as an additional language and special educational needs, enabling them to access the curriculum “alongside their peers.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling well into routines and developing a “high level of independence” and communication skills.
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils are supportive of each other and take responsibility for roles such as the eco committee.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure tasks “precisely match pupils’ needs” to challenge them appropriately, as some work is not well adapted to their prior knowledge.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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