Ridgefield Primary School
Cambridge, CB1 3RL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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17th 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 — 9.5/10 against 3,267 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ridgefield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Latin Club and Tae Kwon-Do. Music provision includes group tuition, brass, guitar, piano, and vocalisation. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the Latin Club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Ridgefield Primary School
Overview
Ridgefield Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "diverse, inclusive" environment where pupils are "kept safe" and enjoy learning. Leaders have implemented an "ambitious, broad and well-planned curriculum" that supports pupils effectively, including those with additional needs, ensuring they leave Year 6 "ready for learning at secondary school."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "logically ordered," helping teachers plan lessons that build towards "understanding of more complex knowledge."
- Staff expertise in phonics and early reading ensures younger pupils become "confident, fluent readers," with struggling readers receiving daily support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn the same curriculum as their classmates" and make "good progress."
- Behaviour is "orderly and calm," with staff dealing with rare instances of bullying "swiftly and appropriately."
- Leaders are "considerate of staff workload," engaging with staff to streamline assessment requirements and timings.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always use assessment effectively to identify when pupils are ready for "more challenging content," which "slows the progress of some pupils." Leaders should ensure teachers routinely use assessment to identify when pupils are ready to move on to new learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to be vigilant for signs of risk and leaders acting appropriately to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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