Willingham Primary School
Cambridge, CB24 5LE · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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137th 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,562 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join LEGO, Colouring, Board Games, Crafts and Puzzles clubs. Sports include Football, Netball, Cricket, Multi Spors, Tag Rugby, Acro/Street Dance, Tri-Club and Basketball, alongside a Choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 364 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 51.0%? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap to the national median?
What Ofsted said about Willingham Primary School
Overview
Willingham Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations for academic success and wider development. Pupils are proud of their achievements and benefit from staff’s determination for each child to succeed, creating a calm and orderly atmosphere.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is a strength, with staff managing it very well using consistent strategies; bullying rarely happens.
- The curriculum is well-organised and ambitious in most subjects, with clear links between different areas of learning.
- Teachers help pupils use ambitious vocabulary correctly and adapt lessons to meet individual needs.
- Phonics is taught accurately and confidently, with staff quickly identifying and supporting pupils at risk of falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities successfully participate in all aspects of school life through individualised plans.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the planned curriculum in early years clearly explains what children will be taught to ensure they are fully prepared for all subjects in Year 1.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a culture of vigilance and staff completing regular training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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