Stapleford Community Primary School
Cambridge, CB22 5BJ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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47th 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 — 6.4/10 against 4,292 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.12 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Stapleford Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. 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 (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Band, KS2 Choir, and Child Run Clubs, or participate in Premier Sports, Netball Club, and The Daily Mile. Music lessons are available, alongside Forest School sessions and a Year 5 residential visit to Burwell House. An after-school club is also provided.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club operate for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Stapleford Community Primary School
Overview
Stapleford Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "happy and safe place" where pupils enjoy learning and form warm relationships. Leaders have created a broad curriculum that fosters a love of reading and cultural awareness, supported by high expectations for behaviour and effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils describe the school as a "happy and safe place" with "warm" relationships and rare bullying.
- Teachers have "high expectations" of pupils, resulting in calm lessons where children "concentrate and listen well".
- A new phonics programme has given pupils a "strong start in reading" and helped develop a "love of reading".
- Pupils have "plenty of opportunities" to develop talents through music, drama, swimming, and visits to local centres.
- Leaders work closely with outside agencies and parents to ensure provision meets the needs of pupils with SEND.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not yet set out curriculum content in sufficient detail; they must ensure actions enable pupils to benefit from a "high-quality curriculum across all subjects".
- Opportunities for pupils to rehearse new vocabulary are inconsistent; leaders should ensure teachers provide more consistent practice so pupils can remember and use subject-specific terms.
- Assessment in some subjects does not help leaders identify gaps in knowledge; leaders should review systems to provide more useful information for addressing these gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough recording systems, swift responses to concerns, and staff who know the signs of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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