SchoolScoresSomersham Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MERIDIAN TRUST
Parkhall Road, Somersham, PE28 3EU
01487 840412 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 12 September 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
128 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Cambridgeshire comparisons use the 112 of its 210 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 98 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 | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 112 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 112 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 112 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 93 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 99% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 75 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 112 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 88% | 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. Cambridgeshire figures pool parents at the Cambridgeshire 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
42 pupils in this year group.
74% — 15 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
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 122nd highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 68th highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 141st highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 186th lowest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 187th lowest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 151st lowest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.6 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 149th lowest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 49th highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 84th highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 145th highest of 192 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 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
- Whitehall School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Helen's Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Earith Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Somersham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Somersham Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 September 2023.
How did Somersham Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Somersham Primary School?
100% of the 128 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Somersham Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Somersham Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put Somersham Primary School as their first choice for 50 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 48 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 146968.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.