SchoolScoresSwaffham Prior CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of GRACE SCHOOLS
Station Road, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25 0LG
01638 741529 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 November 2022.
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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
17 pupils in this year group.
94% — 35 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 32 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 94% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 32nd 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 38th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 8th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 76th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. 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 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. 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 Joint 61st highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 23rd highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 51st highest of 75 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 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
- Swaffham Bulbeck CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burwell Village College (Primary) 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bottisham Community Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Swaffham Prior CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swaffham Prior CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2022.
How did Swaffham Prior CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 32 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Swaffham Prior CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Swaffham Prior CofE Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 14 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 146357.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.