Thriplow CofE Primary School, Royston

From the headteacher's welcome: "In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with kindness."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Thriplow CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 100% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Thriplow CofE Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Thriplow CofE Primary School are Fowlmere Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 58% reading, 42% maths); Foxton Primary School (2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 78% maths); Duxford Church of England Community Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 63% maths); and William Westley Church of England VC Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 84% maths).

Thriplow CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

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

11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 15 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Thriplow CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Foxton Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Georges Church (opposite), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

In 2024/25, Thriplow CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.