Bewick Bridge Community Primary School, Cambridge

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~463m)Possible (~662m)Unlikely (~861m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Thomas Sapsford
Pupils:222 / 240 capacity
LA:Cambridgeshire
Phone:01223508772
Address:Fulbourn Old Drift, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 9ND
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:110746
UKPRN:10077854
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South Cambridgeshire
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Bewick Bridge is a welcoming, inclusive school where all children thrive. Teachers use expert subject knowledge to help pupils develop strong foundations in reading, writing and maths, while also teaching children to be independent and resilient learners. The school celebrates its diverse community and works hard to ensure every child, regardless of their background or needs, receives the support they need to succeed.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve well above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of primary school
  • High attendance rates and excellent behaviour, with pupils demonstrating respect and tolerance towards one another
  • Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum taught by subject specialists with strong subject knowledge
  • Excellent support for pupils with additional needs, including SEND, disadvantaged pupils, and those learning English as an additional language
  • Strong early years provision that prepares children well for Year 1 and beyond

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Virtual reality technology experiences, financial education project, links with local businesses and universities, community events celebrating different cultures

Bewick Bridge Community Primary School is a happy, inclusive school where pupils achieve highly, attaining significantly above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics. Leaders are ambitious and reflective, having undertaken a significant improvement journey with clear positive impact across all areas.

At a Glance

12.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+7ppMaths+4ppWriting+4pp

Reading has improved from 83% to 90%. Maths has improved from 86% to 90%. Writing has improved from 86% to 90%.

Class Sizes

26.9

Avg class size

29.0

Infant (KS1)

25.8

KS2

8

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

93%

Near capacity

222 pupils

240 capacity

18 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Cambridge

Low pressure
New homes approved:8,345
Projected new pupils:2,086

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cambridge

Admissions Demand - Cambridgeshire

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

Places available

8,190

Applications

6,413

Got 1st preference

94.4%

Got preferred school

98.8%

Primary admissions across Cambridgeshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(17)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.19529%

Overall absence

5.20231%

Persistent absence

173

Enrolments

Authorised2.45844%
Unauthorised0.73686%
Persistent (10%+)5.20231%
Severe (50%+)0.57803%

Absence trend

3.80772%
18/19
2.00219%
20/21
3.28138%
21/22
4.70283%
22/23
3.75823%
23/24
3.19529%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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