Somersham Primary School
Somersham, PE28 3EU · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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18th 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 — 6.7/10 against 4,166 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Somersham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in October 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Performance, School Chorus, and Theatre Artz clubs, or participate in Golden Mile, Netball, Football, and Multi-skills sports.
Getting in
The published school roll is 314 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the arts clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Somersham Primary School
Overview
Somersham Primary School is described as a place that “inspires pupils to achieve more than they think is possible.” The report highlights a “carefully planned curriculum” and “highly skilled teachers” who deliver a “positive education for everyone.” Pupils demonstrate “highly positive attitudes to learning” and behave “impeccably,” contributing to an environment where they “achieve exceptionally well.”
Strengths
- Pupils study a “carefully planned curriculum” that helps them, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to “achieve exceptionally well.”
- Teachers possess “excellent knowledge of the subjects they teach” and use “clear explanations” and “skilful” questioning to ensure pupils gain a “secure understanding.”
- Reading provision is highly effective, with staff ensuring books are “well matched to the sounds that pupils have learned,” fostering a “genuine love of reading.”
- The school’s provision for pupils with SEND is “highly effective,” with staff skilled at “adapting learning activities” so these pupils can “learn successfully alongside others.”
- Personal development is “meaningfully threaded through all curriculum areas,” offering a “wide range of extra–curricular clubs and activities” in sport, music, drama, and nature.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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