Gamlingay Village Primary, Sandy

In its own words: "At Gamlingay Village Primary School, we are proud to be a true learning community. We believe that everyone-children and adults alike-is a learner, and that by continually growing and developing, we can achieve excellence together. We are a cohesive, nurturing and forward‑thinking school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Gamlingay Village Primary School. It is a privilege to be the Interim Principal of such a friendly, caring and vibrant school community, set within modern, well‑equipped buildings in the heart of Gamlingay. At Gamlingay Village Primary, we offer a broad, balanced and inspiring curriculum designed to challenge, excite and nurture curiosity."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, choir, guitar and art.

The school runs after-school care, from £6.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 5pm, an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 16 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Gamlingay Village Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 72% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Gamlingay Village Primary as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Gamlingay Village Primary are Potton Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 64% reading, 61% maths); Everton Heath Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 58% maths); Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School (3 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 77% maths); and Sutton CofE VA Primary School (3.1 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Gamlingay Village Primary.

Gamlingay Village Primary is one of 17 schools run by The Cam Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Gamlingay Village Primary has a resourced provision for autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties: 14 places, 12 pupils on roll.

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

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blythe Way (opposite), 220 metres away.

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

In 2024/25, Gamlingay Village Primary issued 21 suspensions, 5.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.