Linton CofE Infant School, Cambridge
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cambridge
Admissions Demand - Cambridgeshire
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.70721%
Overall absence
12.72727%
Persistent absence
110
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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