Queen Emma Primary School
Cambridge, CB1 8QY · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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41st 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 — 7.7/10 against 3,598 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queen Emma Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 391 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage entry-year admissions? How does the after-school club operate on days with school trips? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Queen Emma Primary School
Overview
The report describes Queen Emma Primary School as a “diverse and welcoming community” where pupils enjoy learning and form strong friendships. Leaders have designed a “relevant and aspirational curriculum” that builds secure knowledge over time, supported by high expectations for behaviour and staff expertise. The school fosters respectful relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe and valued, with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are “confident to share their ideas” and respond well to high expectations, with older pupils acting as “positive role models”.
- The curriculum is carefully structured so pupils can “revisit important concepts and skills”, building “secure knowledge” across subjects.
- Early reading provision is strong, with children having “daily opportunities to read” and receiving swift, targeted support if they require extra help.
- Staff use “precise language” to focus attention on key concepts, and adaptations ensure pupils with SEND can “access the same curriculum as others”.
- The governing body offers “specialist knowledge” and actively monitors education quality, holding leaders to account for high standards.
Areas to improve
- In a few recently reviewed curriculum areas, there is “minor variability in teachers’ subject knowledge” and less effective use of assessment.
- Leaders should continue to develop teacher confidence and expertise to “fully implement the new curriculum” and ensure ambitions are met across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by a “reliable and well-understood system for reporting and sharing concerns” and impactful staff training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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