SchoolScoresMarleigh Primary Academy
Free school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ANGLIAN LEARNING
Marleigh Avenue, Cambridge, CB5 8BG
01223 618081 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
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 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 35th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 38th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 32nd highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 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 30 parents who had raised a concern 33rd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 35th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). 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
10 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Cambridgeshire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 60% |
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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 62nd highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 63rd highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 66th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.3% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 47th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 43rd 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 28th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 34th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 55th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Teversham CofE VA Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fen Ditton Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Galfrid School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shirley Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chesterton Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Hinton CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bewick Bridge Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Spinney Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colville Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marleigh Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Marleigh Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Marleigh Primary Academy?
79% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Marleigh Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Marleigh Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Marleigh Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 28 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 149098.
- 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.