Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
Royston, SG8 0PD · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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183rd 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 the 4,259 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft, Computing, Photography, Debating, Gardening, Art, and Gymnastics clubs. Sports include Football, Running, Netball, and MultiSports. Music lessons cover Flute, Saxophone, Bassoon, and Piano, alongside Rocksteady. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 141 pupils against a stated capacity of 208. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the higher standard? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
Overview
New leaders are driving a "significant and positive impact" on the school, with parents being "very positive" about the improvements. While attendance and behaviour have improved significantly, pupil achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics remains below national averages, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Attendance has improved significantly, with leaders taking "swift and necessary action" to tighten systems.
- The school is "calm and orderly," with pupils behaving well and enjoying a "high-quality outdoor play provision."
- Early years staff skilfully support children in developing essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
- Governors are "proactive and effective" in reviewing school performance and fulfilling statutory duties.
- Pupils benefit from a "carefully considered personal development programme" and high-quality wider opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff use checks on learning to adapt support for pupils with varied needs, including SEND.
- Staff must resolve gaps in pupils' reading, writing, and mathematical knowledge so pupils "catch up quickly."
- Leaders should ensure staff set precise targets for SEND pupils and implement the curriculum as intended.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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