Bewick Bridge Community Primary School, Cambridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cambridge
Admissions Demand - Cambridgeshire
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.19529%
Overall absence
5.20231%
Persistent absence
173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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