Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School, Huntingdon
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Huntingdon. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 26 schools in Huntingdon with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cambridgeshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School in detail
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Abbots Ripton we pride ourselves on providing a happy, safe and secure learning environment where all children are encouraged to find their own strengths to ensure they meet their potential. The learning environment creates a positive atmosphere for children to do well."
The school runs after-school care, from £10 per day.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 1.30pm and an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 1.30pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Cambridgeshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 100% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School are Ermine Street Church Academy (1.9 miles, Good, 92% reading, 89% maths); Alconbury CofE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 79% maths); St John's CofE Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 72% reading, 76% maths); and Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School (3.2 miles, Requires improvement, 62% reading, 59% maths).
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Ermine Street Church AcademyAlconbury CofE Primary SchoolSt John's CofE Primary SchoolThongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Who goes there
8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Foxenfields (near), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, drug offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).
Suspensions and exclusions
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils develop charisma, confidence and curiosity. They use these qualities to offer ideas during discussions or to ask questions to check their understanding. Active participation in lessons helps staff identify and assist pupils who need extra help. As a result, many pupils excel, including in statutory assessment tests.
Kind and respectful behaviour is customary. A focus on teaching values helps to nurture empathy among pupils. Practical experiences also ground this learning in reality. For example, during the harvest festival, pupils gather and deliver non-perishable food items to a charity. Here, they meet people who teach them, in a way that is right for their age, about the challenges others face. Attending a school that promotes caring for others ensures pupils' happiness and safety.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. This is because the school fosters a strong sense of community. It proactively builds relationships and sets expectations from the start. The newsletter introduces new families, making everyone feel welcome and valued. This respect cultivates collaboration. Older pupils lead lunchtime games for younger ones. They also buddy with Reception children to welcome them into the school community. These positive relationships make school a happy place to learn and work in.
There is a well-planned curriculum. It provides teachers with the clarity they need to teach different topics and concepts. Teachers focus on reviewing previous lessons to ensure pupils understand. They work to expand pupils' vocabulary and show clear steps for completing activities. Diligent teaching assistants repeat instructions for pupils who need extra support. As a result, pupils concentrate on learning. They perform activities with success and receive recognition and reward for their efforts.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2015 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
Term dates
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cambridgeshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School is in Cambridgeshire; for families living there:
- Cambridgeshire's school travel policy: School Travel Assistance Policy - Mainstream September 2025 326KB - pdf
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
104 pupils
119 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Huntingdon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Huntingdon
Across Cambridgeshire council
Places available
8,107
Applications
6,292
Got 1st preference
94.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Cambridgeshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
11.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
46
Boys
57
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,120
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,925
Per pupil
£670k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
6.4%
Persistent absence
94
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Cambridgeshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School?
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 119 places.
How big are the classes at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School?
Classes at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School average 24.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School?
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School has around 103 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 6.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School?
Apply through Cambridgeshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School?
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School is at Wennington Road, Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)