Bottisham Community Primary School, Cambridge

In its own words: "Our aim is to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children are able to achieve their fullest potential. Through our exciting and engaging curriculum, we strive for our children to become confident, creative and enthusiastic learners who have a curiosity about the world in which we live and a passion for knowledge."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket, gymnastics, choir and art.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Bottisham Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 76% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Bottisham Community Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bottisham Community Primary School are Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy (1.6 miles, 90% reading, 80% maths); Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); and Fulbourn Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 87% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Bottisham Community Primary School.

Bottisham Community Primary School is one of 22 schools run by Anglian Learning, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 28 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 5 (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 speech, language and communication needs.

Bottisham Community Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Waterbeach Rail Station, about 4.1 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beechwood Avenue (near), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

Bottisham Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.