SchoolScoresCrosshall Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MERIDIAN TRUST
Great North Road, Eaton Ford, St Neots, PE19 7GG
01480 475972 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
125 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
St Neots comparisons use the 11 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | St Neots | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Neots. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Neots. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Neots. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Neots. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 58% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 91 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Neots. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Neots. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. St Neots figures pool parents at the St Neots schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
100 pupils in this year group.
75% — 16 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cambridgeshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 17 state primary schools in St Neots. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in St Neots. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Crosshall Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Eynesbury CofE C Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priory Park Infant School and Pre-School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Bushmead Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School St Neots 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Winhills Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priory Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Paxton Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 28% met expected standard (KS2)
- Middlefield Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Round House Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crosshall Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Crosshall Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Crosshall Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Crosshall Junior School?
94% of the 125 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Crosshall Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136339.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.