SchoolScoresThe Weatheralls Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ANGLIAN LEARNING
Pratt Street, Soham, CB7 5BH
01353 720456 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 18 October 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 | Requires improvement |
| 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
71 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 90th highest of 112 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 92nd highest of 112 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 97th highest of 112 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 85th highest of 93 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 5% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern Joint 88th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 13% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 106th highest of 112 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66%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
48 pupils in this year group.
44% — 15 points below the Cambridgeshire average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 46% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 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. | 102 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.5
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 46th highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.9% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 63rd highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 55th highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 77th highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 200th lowest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 199th lowest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 202nd lowest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 16.6 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 191st lowest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 136th highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 141st highest of 210 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 192 state primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.9% | 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
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Shade Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fordham CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Weatheralls Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Weatheralls Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 October 2023.
How did The Weatheralls Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Weatheralls Primary School?
66% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend The Weatheralls Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Weatheralls Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put The Weatheralls Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 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 143941.
- 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.