The Vine Inter-Church Primary School
Cambourne, CB23 6DY · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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105th 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 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Vine Inter-Church 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%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Vine Voices choir, Gardening, Sewing, and Art Clubs, as well as the Rugby Club and Morning Move and Groove sessions. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 366 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 bridge the gap between the current 56.0% attainment and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are in place to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the December 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Vine Inter-Church Primary School
Overview
The Vine Inter-Church Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils love attending and are nurtured to become "courageous learners." The school fosters positive relationships underpinned by Christian values, with high expectations and a well-planned curriculum that ensures pupils achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with successful changes to writing and mathematics leading to good progress.
- Staff are knowledgeable and passionate, ensuring "consistent implementation" of the curriculum through networking and co-teaching.
- Reading is central to the school, with a "rich menu of modern and classic texts" and effective support for those falling behind.
- The school is inclusive, with staff trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.
- Pupils behave well, attendance is high, and they show "genuine care for one another" within a calm, purposeful environment.
Areas to improve
- In a few curriculum areas, adaptations for pupils who fall behind are "not helpful or ambitious enough," leaving some reliant on adult support rather than developing independence.
- The school must ensure support for these pupils is "precisely planned" so they can catch up with peers and meet curriculum ambitions.
Safeguarding
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 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.
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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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