Over Primary School
Cambridge, CB24 5PG · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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196th 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,208 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 21.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Over Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school requires improvement in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include triathlon, swimming, skateboarding, dance and performance, multi-sports, dressing up, craft, board games, construction, physical play and reading.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 plan to improve attainment in maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Over Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school, where they are enthusiastic about their learning and behave well. While the quality of education is good, particularly in core subjects and early years, the overall effectiveness is judged as 'Requires improvement' due to recent leadership instability. The report notes that while positive changes are being made with local authority support, leadership arrangements remain fragile and not fully established.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science, benefiting from knowledgeable staff and consistent teaching approaches.
- The early reading curriculum is a strength, with staff successfully developing pupils’ love of reading through step-by-step phonics and quick support for those needing to catch up.
- Children make a strong start in reception, engaging readily in activities that prepare them well for Year 1.
- Recent changes have strengthened provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to access the full curriculum alongside peers.
- Pupils develop good personal development, learning about tolerance, respect, and online safety, while older pupils support younger ‘buddies’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must work closely with the community to reassure parents and secure stable leadership and staffing arrangements following a period of instability.
- Leaders need to ensure sufficient time is given to developing and monitoring the curriculum in subjects without established subject leaders to prevent gaps in pupils’ learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 21% |
| 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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