Winhills Primary Academy
St Neots, PE19 2DX · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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101st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 1,761 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winhills Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, hockey and snooker teams, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 367. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Winhills Primary Academy
Overview
Winhills Primary Academy is confirmed as a good school, offering a "welcoming and caring" environment where pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and feel safe. The school provides a "broad, well-planned curriculum" that supports strong academic achievement and a genuine love of reading among students.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully planned to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with teachers using "subject-specific vocabulary" and revisiting key knowledge to aid retention.
- Reading is prioritised from the nursery stage, with staff teaching phonics "consistently well" and ensuring books match pupils’ known sounds, fostering enthusiasm for literature.
- Pupils with SEND receive "comprehensive" support through adapted learning and collaboration with parents and outside agencies.
- Behaviour is described as good, with pupils learning without interruption and arguments being rare, supported by a strong culture of teamwork among staff.
- Personal development is enhanced through clubs, trips, and roles of responsibility, helping pupils learn how to keep themselves safe and stay healthy.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must review attendance monitoring processes because "too many disadvantaged pupils remain persistently absent," causing gaps in learning that make it harder for them to catch up.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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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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