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The Cambridge Primary School, Aldershot

Good
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 4–11

The Cambridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Aldershot, part of Engage, Enrich, Excel Academies. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 7 schools in Aldershot with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.

SATs results
In line with England
Ofsted
Good (2022)
Demand
Oversubscribed
Attendance
In line with England
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

The Cambridge Primary School in detail

The Cambridge Primary School in its own words

In its own words: "I am delighted and excited that you are considering The Cambridge Primary School for your child. At The Cambridge Primary, we strive to provide for your child the best education possible in an excellent learning environment. Our vision and values are growing and developing as the school grows and reflects those within the community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Since our inception in 2018, The Cambridge has grown in more ways than one. We've evolved in shape and spirit, responding to the ever-changing needs of our dynamic community."

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open evening on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Hampshire

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at The Cambridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Getting a place at The Cambridge Primary School

For September 2026 entry, 61 families put The Cambridge Primary School as their first choice and 159 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

Admissions history and your chances at The Cambridge Primary School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to The Cambridge Primary School are Stanhope Primary School (0.4 miles); Talavera Junior School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 91% maths); Talavera Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); and Wellington Community Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 65% reading, 74% maths).

The Cambridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Stanhope Primary SchoolTalavera Junior SchoolTalavera Infant SchoolWellington Community Primary School

The trust

The Cambridge Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Engage, Enrich, Excel Academies, an academy trust.

All 8 schools in Engage, Enrich, Excel Academies

Who goes there

In 2026, 80 pupils (19.3%) received SEN support and 26 (6.3%) 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.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Aldershot Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Steeles Road (opposite), 120 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 165 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.

Suspensions and exclusions

In 2024/25, The Cambridge Primary School issued 21 suspensions, 5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to The Cambridge Primary School are The Wavell School (1 mile), Alderwood School (1.1 miles) and All Hallows Catholic School (1.8 miles).

The Wavell SchoolAlderwood SchoolAll Hallows Catholic School

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Likely (~477m)Possible (~682m)Unlikely (~887m)

Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Sarah Kennedy
Pupils:415
LA:Hampshire
Phone:01252314884
Address:The Cambridge Primary School, Queens Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 4AA
Trust:ENGAGE, ENRICH, EXCEL ACADEMIES (8 schools)
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2018

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago
Good

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 13 September 2022View full report
URN:140690
UKPRN:10080861
Constituency:Aldershot
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.

Rated Good for

Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.

At a Glance

23.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

Reading73%
Maths70%
Writing50%

2024/25 academic year

Class Sizes

29.6

Avg class size

29.7

Infant (KS1)

29.6

KS2

14

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Keep up with The Cambridge Primary School

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Cambridge Primary School.

  • OSCAHS Ltd - Stanhope Club690m away · Not yet graded
  • Talavera Infant School - Breakfast Club870m away · Not yet graded
  • KOOSA Kids After School Club at Talavera Junior School, Aldershot870m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Bus Stops

Steeles Road (opp)
122m · 2 min walk
St Andrews Church (adj)
242m · 4 min walk
Maida Road - unassigned mar 25 (adj)
387m · 6 min walk
Hospital Road (opp)
551m · 9 min walk
Prince's Avenue (adj)
612m · 10 min walk

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
21
Fatal
0
Serious
5
Children hurt
1

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 16 slight.

1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.

3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Your chances of a place at The Cambridge Primary School

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

418 pupils

420 places

2 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - Aldershot

Low pressure
New homes approved:555
Projected new pupils:139

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Aldershot

Across Hampshire council

Low demand council-wide0.83 applications per place

Places available

15,642

Applications

12,982

Got 1st preference

93.4%

Got preferred school

98.9%

All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Oversubscribed

Inspection History

13 September 2022
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

80

SEN Support

26

EHC Plans

25.5%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Social, Emotional & Mental Health45
Speech, Language & Communication36
Autistic Spectrum Disorder9
Specific Learning Difficulty4
Moderate Learning Difficulty4
Physical Disability3
Hearing Impairment2
Visual Impairment1
Other1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
59.5%
Asian
13.4%
Black
11.8%
Mixed
7.8%
Chinese
0.5%
Other
1.4%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals23.1%
English as Additional Language24.3%

415

Total Pupils

199

Boys

216

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

25

Teachers

16.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£49,281

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£5,045

Per pupil

£2395k

Total funding

£159k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£171,326
EAL funding£18,900
Lump sum£146,274

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.5%

Overall absence

12.7%

Persistent absence

379

Enrolments

Authorised4.4%
Unauthorised1.1%
Persistent (10%+)12.7%
Severe (50%+)0.5%

Absence trend

2.5%
20/21
6.0%
21/22
4.9%
22/23
4.2%
23/24
5.5%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

Secondary Schools Nearby

Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to

Questions parents ask about The Cambridge Primary School

What are SATs results like at The Cambridge Primary School?

Of the pupils at The Cambridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.

What is The Cambridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Cambridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022.

What is the catchment area for The Cambridge Primary School?

No fixed boundary. When The Cambridge Primary School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at The Cambridge Primary School?

The Cambridge Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.

How big are the classes at The Cambridge Primary School?

Classes at The Cambridge Primary School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.

How many pupils go to The Cambridge Primary School?

The Cambridge Primary School has around 415 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at The Cambridge Primary School?

5.5% of sessions were missed at The Cambridge Primary School in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to The Cambridge Primary School?

Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Cambridge Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.

Does The Cambridge Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of The Cambridge Primary School: OSCAHS Ltd - Stanhope Club (690m away, registered, not yet graded), Talavera Infant School - Breakfast Club (870m away, registered, not yet graded) and KOOSA Kids After School Club at Talavera Junior School, Aldershot (870m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near The Cambridge Primary School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 16 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).

Where is The Cambridge Primary School?

The Cambridge Primary School is at The Cambridge Primary School, Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 4AA.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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