Stretham Community Primary School
Ely, CB6 3JN · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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144th 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 3,249 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stretham Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 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 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gardening, explorers/forest school, code, archaeology, phonics/reading, doodle and colour, knitting, and Bible clubs. Sports options include football and street dance, while cookery club covers arts and music. The school also organises a visit to Cambridge.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 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 do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is close to its maximum capacity?
What Ofsted said about Stretham Community Primary School
Overview
Stretham Community Primary School is described as a place where pupils are happy, safe, and respectful, guided by the mantra ‘be ready, be respectful, be safe’. The school maintains high expectations, resulting in strong achievement in reading and mathematics, alongside a well-designed curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The reading curriculum is structured and sequential, with staff regularly assessing progress to ensure pupils master skills before advancing.
- Early years provision is “stimulating and engaging,” with a clear focus on knowing children and families and developing communication skills.
- Attendance systems are effective, including daily checks and home visits, helping the school achieve high attendance rates.
- Pupils are well behaved in a positive environment where poor behaviour, including bullying, is quickly addressed.
- Governors have “high ambition” for the school and accurately identify challenges, while staff provide strong support for SEND pupils.
Areas to improve
- Staff need appropriate training to ensure learning is consistently broken down into “clear, manageable chunks,” preventing pupils from becoming overloaded and losing engagement.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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