Ermine Street Church Academy, Alconbury Weald

In its own words: "At Ermine Street Church Academy, we believe that individuals thrive when they are encouraged, supported and empowered by others. "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up" 1 Thessalonians 5:11 All children and adults are valued. We all build each other up through kindness, respect and celebrating the strengths of others."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to our school community. At Ermine Street Church Academy, we believe passionately that every child can achieve great things, regardless of their background. We care deeply about our children, families and the community we serve."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Ermine Street Church Academy 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 85% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 50 families put Ermine Street Church Academy as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ermine Street Church Academy are Alconbury CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 68% reading, 79% maths); Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Cromwell Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 72% maths); and Stukeley Meadows Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 57% maths).

Ermine Street Church Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Ermine Street Church Academy is one of 38 schools run by Grace Schools, an academy trust.

98 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ermine Street Church Academy (as of September 2025): 63% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 44% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (44%).

11.5% 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 (11.5%) received SEN support and 5 (1.5%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Huntingdon Rail Station, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ermine Street Church Academy stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 24 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

In 2024/25, Ermine Street Church Academy issued 23 suspensions, 7.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.