Sawtry Junior Academy
Huntingdon, PE28 5SH · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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150th 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 — 1.8/10 against 2,634 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sawtry Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, 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 (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an after-school club and participate in sports including football, gymnastics, and table tennis, as well as music lessons on piano, violin, and guitar.
Getting in
The published school roll is 274 pupils against a stated capacity of 260. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the various sports and music clubs scheduled to ensure broad access for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Sawtry Junior Academy
Overview
Sawtry Junior Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy coming to school, demonstrating enthusiasm, high attendance, and polite behaviour. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that supports secure knowledge and understanding across a broad range of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly, polite, and considerate" and feel confident sharing worries with trusted adults.
- Teachers are "confident in delivering lessons" and use targeted questioning to address misconceptions quickly.
- The curriculum is "appropriately designed to meet the diverse needs" of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- An "ambitious reading programme" ensures pupils develop vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency, with quick action taken to close gaps.
- Staff benefit from expertise within the trust, ensuring they are "skilled in delivering the curriculum."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all staff are consistent in creating a learning environment, as inconsistent expectations of behaviour lead to "low-level disruption" that affects focus.
- The school should provide pupils with "meaningful opportunities to develop their talents and interests," as current limited opportunities restrict confidence and social skills development.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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