Wheatfields Primary School
St Ives, PE27 3WF · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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173rd 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| 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.
Wheatfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 287 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Wheatfields Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Wheatfields Primary School, where they feel "safe and well cared for by staff." The school delivers an "ambitious and increasingly well-designed curriculum" that helps pupils achieve well, supported by high expectations and a culture of inclusion. Leaders have successfully improved teaching methods and curriculum structure since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "logically ordered," helping pupils develop "depth of understanding over time."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a "strength," with personalised support enabling them to learn alongside classmates.
- Reading and phonics are prioritised, with a "well structured" programme ensuring pupils gain the knowledge to "read fluently."
- Early years learning is "carefully planned and skilfully delivered," preparing children well for Year 1.
- Pupils understand school values, showing respect and contributing to a "calm and orderly atmosphere" in lessons.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must implement agreed approaches for checking pupils’ understanding consistently to prevent misconceptions from becoming embedded.
- Staff should ensure high behavioural expectations are upheld during playtimes and lunchtimes, matching the "calm, self-regulation" seen in classrooms.
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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