SchoolScoresDuxford CofE Community Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
St John's Street, Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4RA
01223 712108 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 January 2015.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 May 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
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Cambridge comparisons use the 41 of its 78 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 37 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 | Cambridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 26th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 28th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 36th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 30th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 26th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 11th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 91% | 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. Cambridge figures pool parents at the Cambridge 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
24 pupils in this year group.
58% — about the same as the Cambridgeshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 31 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 56th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 55th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 59th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 44th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 44th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 70th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 74th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 43rd highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.8 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 56th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 75 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 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
- William Westley CofE VC Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Bellbird Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thriplow CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Icknield Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Chesterford CofE Primary Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Duxford CofE Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Duxford CofE Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Duxford CofE Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Duxford CofE Community Primary School?
95% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Duxford CofE Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Duxford CofE Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put Duxford CofE Community Primary School as their first choice for 22 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 20 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 110798.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.