Oakington CofE Primary School
Cambridge, CB24 3AL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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34th 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 — 8.7/10 against 2,470 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakington CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 98 pupils against a stated capacity of 149. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Oakington CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” in a “happy and safe school community” where they “embody the school’s Christian values.” The report highlights a “well-designed curriculum” that builds knowledge step-by-step, resulting in pupils who “remember a lot of what they have been taught” and achieve well. Leaders and the trust have successfully established a clear ethos, with high expectations and effective support for pupil well-being.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-designed” and carefully planned, ensuring learning “builds closely on what pupils already know.”
- Reading is “prioritised,” with phonics taught effectively so early readers, including those with SEND, learn to read with “fluency.”
- Staff possess “strong” subject knowledge and use “well-considered questions” to check learning and correct misconceptions.
- Behaviour is “orderly” and incidents of poor behaviour are “rare,” supported by a consistent policy that addresses underlying causes.
- Pupils enjoy an “ample range of opportunities,” including trips, clubs, and leadership roles that “successfully develop their character.”
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils with SEND is “sometimes not as precise as it should be,” meaning they “do not always do as well as they might.”
- The PSHE programme does not always help pupils make “rich connections” with prior learning, limiting the “depth of understanding” they develop.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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