Fowlmere Primary School, Royston

In its own words: "At Fowlmere Primary School, we have worked with pupils, parents, staff and governors to develop five fundamental core values which underpin our work. We are committed to encouraging, developing and celebrating these core values in all our pupils, staff and governors."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 18 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Fowlmere Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 42% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 81% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Fowlmere Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 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 Fowlmere Primary School are Thriplow CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 88% maths); Foxton Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 78% maths); Melbourn Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 72% maths); and Meldreth Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Fowlmere Primary School.

33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Fowlmere Primary School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 43% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (43%).

13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 9 pupils (12.3%) received SEN support and 1 (1.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Fowlmere Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Foxton Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Butts (near), 150 metres away.

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

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