SchoolScoresLinton Heights Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ANGLIAN LEARNING
Wheatsheaf Way, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4XB
01223 892210 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 June 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 17th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 23rd highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 21st highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 65% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 74% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). 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
58 pupils in this year group.
71% — 12 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 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. | 105 | 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 33rd highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 41st highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.6% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 71st highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 56th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 69% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 75 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 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
- Linton CofE Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- Great Abington Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadow Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Linton Heights Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Linton Heights Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Linton Heights Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Linton Heights Junior School?
97% of the 62 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Linton Heights 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 143576.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.