Earith Primary School, Huntingdon

Ofsted's report card from its 14 July 2026 inspection grades Earith Primary School on 7 areas: 2 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Early years - Strong standard. "Children get off to a strong start in the early years."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders have developed a well-planned approach to personal development that reflects the needs of the school community."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils achieve well and are generally well prepared for the next stage of their education."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Attendance is a priority for leaders."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have developed a broad curriculum that helps pupils build their knowledge and skills over time."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders know pupils and their families well."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have established a caring and ambitious culture in which pupils are known well and their welfare is prioritised."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that pupils consistently gain and apply the knowledge and skills intended by the curriculum, and that any gaps in learning are addressed promptly"; "Leaders should continue to strengthen pupils' ability to manage their emotions and behaviour independently, so that pupils consistently show respect for others, remain focused in lessons and contribute positively to school life".

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our entire school community, I am delighted to welcome you to Earith Primary School. I am immensely proud of our dedicated and nurturing team. At Earith, our staff are professional, approachable, flexible and-above all-caring. Together, we create a warm, supportive environment where every child is encouraged to flourish across all areas of the curriculum."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include guitar, recorder and book club.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Earith Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 69% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Earith Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 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 Earith Primary School are St Helen's Primary School (1 mile, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths); Somersham Primary School (2.6 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 79% maths); Over Primary School (2.9 miles, Requires improvement, 73% reading, 61% maths); and Willingham Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 68% reading, 70% maths).

Earith Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Earith Primary School is one of 21 schools run by The Active Learning Trust Limited, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (19.8%) 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.

Earith 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Earith Primary School.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whybrows Lane (opposite), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

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