Linton CofE Infant School, Cambridge

Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 57

Data last updated 12 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.6km)Possible (~2.3km)Unlikely (~3.0km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Kelly Harries
Pupils:153 / 180 capacity
LA:Cambridgeshire
Phone:01223891421
Address:Church Lane, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4JX
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 23 June 2026View full report
URN:110832
UKPRN:10078317
Diocese:Diocese of Ely
Constituency:South Cambridgeshire
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Linton CofE Infant School excels at making every child feel valued and safe. The school's inclusive approach means all children, including those with additional needs, receive tailored support to help them thrive. Your child will develop strong emotional skills and confidence, with plenty of opportunities to discover their talents through trips, clubs and creative activities.

Key Strengths

  • Excellent safeguarding culture with clear procedures and staff responsibility
  • Strong inclusion - pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils receive high-quality, well-matched support
  • Pupils' emotional literacy and resilience are well-developed through carefully planned personal, social and health education
  • Attendance levels are above national average and behaviour is calm throughout the school
  • Wide range of enrichment activities including trips, clubs and extracurriculars help pupils discover their talents

Areas for Improvement

  • Some pupils have gaps in foundational skills like handwriting and punctuation that limit their ability to produce high-quality work
  • Teaching feedback does not always lead to quick improvement in closing gaps in knowledge
  • Early years play-based interactions sometimes lack focus on specific next steps for learning
  • New teaching approaches in writing and mathematics need more time to become fully embedded

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are kept safe.

Extracurricular Activities

LEGO, art, sewing, musical tuition, sporting activities, zoo visits, seaside visits, woodland adventure park visits, school council

Linton CofE Infant School is a welcoming school where pupils feel safe and happy, with strong inclusive practices and well-developed support for children's personal development and wellbeing.

At a Glance

11.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

27.0

Avg class size

27.0

Infant (KS1)

3

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

85%

Available places

153 pupils

180 capacity

27 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)

Inspection History(8)

23 June 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
12 July 2022
26 April 2017
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.70721%

Overall absence

12.72727%

Persistent absence

110

Enrolments

Authorised3.94149%
Unauthorised0.76572%
Persistent (10%+)12.72727%
Severe (50%+)0.90909%

Absence trend

3.81285%
18/19
2.5032%
20/21
8.96322%
21/22
6.27108%
22/23
5.22249%
23/24
4.70721%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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