University of Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge
University of Cambridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cambridge, part of Uts Cambridge. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 76 schools in Cambridge with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cambridgeshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
University of Cambridge Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at University of Cambridge 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 fell from 88% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at University of Cambridge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 94 families put University of Cambridge Primary School as their first choice and 167 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at University of Cambridge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to University of Cambridge Primary School are Mayfield Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 90% maths); St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 93% reading, 82% maths); Park Street CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); and Arbury Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths).
University of Cambridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Mayfield Primary SchoolSt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolPark Street CofE Primary SchoolArbury Primary School
The trust
University of Cambridge Primary School is run by its own single-school academy trust.
What parents say
138 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about University of Cambridge Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 54% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (54%).
Who goes there
8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 45.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (20%), Asian (16%) and Mixed (13%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cambridge Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood University of Cambridge Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 91 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, University of Cambridge Primary School issued 17 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to University of Cambridge Primary School are Chesterton Community College (1.2 miles) and North Cambridge Academy (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
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 GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating an inclusive environment where all children, including those with SEND and English language learners, thrive. Teachers present knowledge clearly and make connections across subjects, helping pupils develop resilience and problem-solving skills. The school nurtures compassionate young people who understand the importance of respect, diversity and community, with older pupils taking on leadership roles and supporting younger children.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, dynamic curriculum that continually evolves with high-quality staff training and expertise
- Strong focus on reading and language development across all age groups
- Rigorous checking of pupil learning with effective support for those who fall behind
- Excellent SEND provision with systematic reviews ensuring all pupils access the curriculum with confidence
- Pupils develop exceptional attitudes - kind, caring, empathetic and mature with strong understanding of diversity
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs run by pupils, reading support from older pupils, academic visits and trips, visits from academics and other professionals
University of Cambridge Primary School has maintained its outstanding standards following its previous inspection. Pupils thrive in this vibrant school where they achieve exceptionally well and develop into compassionate, respectful citizens.
About
The University of Cambridge Primary School is a three-form primary school in Cambridge, UK. Funded by the local education authority, it is run as a free school by the University of Cambridge and is the first University Training School for primary in the UK.
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At a Glance
8.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
138 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
17
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with University of Cambridge Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near University of Cambridge Primary School.
- Premier Wraparound Care at University of Cambridge Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
University of Cambridge Primary School is a free school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cambridgeshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to University of Cambridge Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. University of Cambridge Primary School is in Cambridgeshire; for families living there:
- Cambridgeshire's school travel policy: School Travel Assistance Policy - Mainstream September 2025 326KB - pdf
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people 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 Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at University of Cambridge Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
629 pupils
630 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Cambridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cambridge
Across Cambridgeshire council
Places available
8,107
Applications
6,292
Got 1st preference
94.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Cambridgeshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
86
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
17.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
660
Total Pupils
341
Boys
319
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
23.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,196
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£3346k
Total funding
£82k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
6.6%
Persistent absence
561
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
University of Cambridge Primary School
Questions parents ask about University of Cambridge Primary School
What are SATs results like at University of Cambridge Primary School?
Of the pupils at University of Cambridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is University of Cambridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
University of Cambridge Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2018, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for University of Cambridge Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When University of Cambridge Primary School is oversubscribed, Cambridgeshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at University of Cambridge Primary School?
University of 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 University of Cambridge Primary School?
Classes at University of Cambridge Primary School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to University of Cambridge Primary School?
University of Cambridge Primary School has around 660 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at University of Cambridge Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at University of Cambridge Primary School in 2024/25. 6.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to University of Cambridge Primary School?
Apply through Cambridgeshire's coordinated admissions process, naming University of 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 University of Cambridge Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Wraparound Care at University of Cambridge Primary School (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 University of Cambridge Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people 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 Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Where is University of Cambridge Primary School?
University of Cambridge Primary School is at Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0QZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)