The Galfrid School
Cambridge, CB5 8ND · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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177th 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 — 0.5/10 against 1,513 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
The Galfrid School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 451. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while improving academic outcomes?
What Ofsted said about The Galfrid School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils "enjoy attending" and feel safe due to "strong, respectful relationships" with adults. Inspectors found that staff have a clear vision to "bring out the best in everyone," resulting in an ambitious curriculum that has gone "from strength to strength" since the school opened.
Strengths
- Pupils are "focused and engaged" in lessons, behaving well and showing respect for one another’s opinions.
- The curriculum is carefully adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to "make strong progress."
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with staff well trained in phonics and books "well matched to the sounds that they are learning."
- There is a "wide range of extra-curricular opportunities," including trips that provide "first-hand experiences" to reinforce classroom learning.
- Staff value the "personalised, high-quality training" provided, and workload and well-being are "carefully considered."
Areas to improve
- Some staff lack the necessary knowledge to teach certain subjects accurately, leading to "gaps in their knowledge and understanding" for pupils.
- Not all subject leaders are aware of the early years curriculum, meaning they cannot accurately support staff in ensuring learning builds effectively from Reception into Year 1.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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