Oakington CofE Primary School, Cambridge

From the headteacher's welcome: "Oakington C of E Primary School is a small, rural village school situated north-west of Cambridge. We strive for excellence, looking to enable all children to reach their full potential and make accelerated progress through the highest expectations. Underpinning our vibrant, nurturing and friendly school are our Christian values which create a positive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone is respected."

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

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Oakington CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 80% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Oakington CofE Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 Oakington CofE Primary School are Girton Glebe Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Histon and Impington Brook Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 97% maths); Hatton Park Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 86% maths); and Histon and Impington Park Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 88% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Oakington CofE Primary School.

Oakington CofE Primary School is one of 38 schools run by Grace Schools, an academy trust.

12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakington CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (92%).

10.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 26 pupils (26.5%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) 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.

Oakington CofE Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Oakington CofE Primary School.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street (opposite), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

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