Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School, Twickenham
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Twickenham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 13 schools in Twickenham with published results, and 203rd of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Richmond upon Thames (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School in detail
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Archdeacon Cambridge's CE Primary School. We are a Church of England school with close links to Holy Trinity Church, Twickenham . Christian values and beliefs form the basis of our school ethos, vision and values and are integral to the daily life of the school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, drama, chess and Lego.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 98% of Year 6 pupils at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 98% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 88% and 88% in Richmond upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (97% in reading, 97% in maths).
Getting a place at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 61 families put Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 179 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School are Twickenham Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 82% maths); Trafalgar Junior School (0.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 91% maths); St James's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 88% maths); and Trafalgar Infant School (0.4 miles, Good).
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Twickenham Primary AcademyTrafalgar Junior SchoolSt James's Catholic Primary SchoolTrafalgar Infant School
Who goes there
4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 39 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 14 (3.2%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Strawberry Hill Rail Station, about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Prince Albert / Twickenham, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School are Waldegrave School (0.4 miles), St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (0.5 miles), The Richmond upon Thames School (0.7 miles) and Twickenham School (0.9 miles).
Waldegrave SchoolSt Richard Reynolds Catholic High SchoolThe Richmond upon Thames SchoolTwickenham School
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; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from February 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a lively, caring environment where children thrive both academically and personally. Teachers are skilled at explaining concepts clearly and checking understanding, while the school excels at identifying and supporting pupils who need extra help, including those learning English as an additional language. The school stands out for its exceptional music programme and the many enriching activities that broaden children's knowledge of the world.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics and early reading programme with well-trained staff ensuring pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Rich and broad curriculum with careful thought given to what pupils learn over time, particularly in mathematics and early years
- Excellent music provision with a well-known school choir and regular workshops from the Philharmonia Orchestra
- Calm and joyful classrooms where teachers explain ideas clearly and check understanding through carefully designed questions
- Quick identification of pupils with SEND and clear support plans ensuring full inclusion
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subject areas, leaders have not clearly identified the knowledge and skills pupils need to learn and how these build year by year, which sometimes means pupils miss opportunities to develop deeper understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safeguarding, regular staff training, and quick response to any concerns raised with effective liaison with local agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, chess, tennis, judo, dance, residential trips, farm visits, local area walks, Hampton Court Palace visits, London Wetland Centre visits, Bushey Park stockyard visits
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are safe, happy and love attending. Parents are highly positive about the lively and caring learning environment leaders have created.
At a Glance
4.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 98% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 98% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
15
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
Newsletter 451 - Friday 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 450 - Friday 18th September
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 449 - Friday 4th September
4 Sep 2026
Newsletter 448 - Friday 17th July 2026
20 Jul 2026
Newsletter 447 - Friday 3rd July 2026
3 Jul 2026
Newsletter 446 - Friday 19th June 2026
19 Jun 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School.
- Vital PlayAt the school · Not yet graded
- Pins & Needles Club Ltd680m away · Not yet graded
- Barracudas Twickenham (Waldegrave)700m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education Holiday Camp at The Mall School750m away · Not yet graded
- Learn A2Z750m away · Not yet graded
- Ace Activity Camp Twickenham800m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School is in Richmond upon Thames; for families living there:
Apply to Richmond upon Thames for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 14 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
7 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
405 pupils
450 places
45 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Twickenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Twickenham
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,079
Applications
1,663
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
12.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
440
Total Pupils
209
Boys
231
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,471
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,125
Per pupil
£2238k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
3.4%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 98% reached the expected standard in reading and 98% did so in maths.
What is Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School?
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School?
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School has around 440 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England 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.
Does Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Vital Play (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 14 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 7 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School?
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School is at The Green, Twickenham, TW2 5TU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)