Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Huntingdon, PE29 1PE · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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191st 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 — 0.8/10 against 1,735 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| 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.
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, football, and cricket, attend Forest School trips, and can join the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How are class sizes managed given the current enrolment?
What Ofsted said about Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School is described as a "welcoming school where pupils are happy" and show "respect and kindness towards one another." The inspection confirms that the school provides a "well-sequenced and organised curriculum" with "effective" safeguarding arrangements, resulting in good outcomes across all key judgement areas.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, embracing values of being "ready, respectful and safe" in a calm environment where disruptions are rare.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with pupils enjoying texts and receiving "well-structured support" to become confident, fluent readers.
- Staff are "dedicated to supporting pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, by adapting teaching to meet individual needs quickly.
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, such as the "Dragon Puppet" Club, allowing pupils to "explore their interests" and build friendships.
- Leaders make "thoughtful decisions to enhance the quality of education" and ensure staff are well-supported through training and development.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "key knowledge is not clearly identified," which limits how well pupils build on their knowledge over time.
- Pupils on part-time timetables do not always "access full-time education quickly enough," preventing them from fully benefiting from the curriculum.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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