Harston and Newton Primary School, Cambridge

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 4–11

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.2km)Possible (~1.7km)Unlikely (~2.3km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

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Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Siobhan Rouse
Pupils:117 / 125 capacity
LA:Cambridgeshire
Phone:01223870345
Website:www.harstonnewton.cambs.sch.uk
Address:High Street, Harston, Cambridge, CB22 7PX
Area:Schools in CB22
Trust:THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2025

Ofsted Rating

No inspection data available

URN:151048
UKPRN:10095705
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South Cambridgeshire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

12.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

29.3

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

4

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

94%

Near capacity

117 pupils

125 capacity

8 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Cambridge

Low pressure
New homes approved:8,345
Projected new pupils:2,086

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cambridge

Admissions Demand - Cambridgeshire

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

Places available

8,190

Applications

6,413

Got 1st preference

94.4%

Got preferred school

98.8%

Primary admissions across Cambridgeshire (2025/26)

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.43742%

Overall absence

13.86139%

Persistent absence

101

Enrolments

Authorised3.49234%
Unauthorised0.94508%
Persistent (10%+)13.86139%
Severe (50%+)0%

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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Selwyn Hall School

2.8km

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