Pendragon Community Primary School
Cambridge, CB23 3XQ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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115th 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 the 4,089 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pendragon Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 290 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 support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in reading and writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Pendragon Community Primary School
Overview
Pendragon Community Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where staff care deeply about pupils, fostering a positive environment where children feel safe, behave well, and enjoy their learning. Leaders have implemented a well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge over time, supported by effective teaching and strong subject expertise in most areas.
Strengths
- Staff support pupils’ mental well-being, and children demonstrate empathy, respect, and an understanding of the school’s motto: ‘Respect, Effort, Achieve, Challenge’.
- Leaders ensure a ‘well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge over time’, with teachers providing opportunities for pupils to deepen understanding and make connections across subjects.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; pupils ‘love reading’ and are taught using texts linked to their phonics ability, resulting in fluent reading with understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as their peers through ‘bespoke learning opportunities’ and well-trained support staff.
- Early years provision is strong, with clear milestones and logical skill development preparing children well for the next stage of education.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers lack ‘sufficiently deep subject knowledge’ in a few foundation subjects, such as geography, which limits pupils’ depth of understanding.
- Leaders do not communicate effectively with parents of pupils with SEND regarding their children’s progress, leading to parental dissatisfaction.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, knowing how to report concerns, and ensuring all necessary checks are in place for adults working with children.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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