Is Great Abington Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 31st of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Great Abington Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at Great Abington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Great Abington Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Great Abington Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Great Abington Primary School

High Street, Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AE

Local ranking31st of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 45.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 55.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 130
Boys: 79 (59%)
Girls: 54 (41%)
Capacity: 140 (95% full)
SEND: 22.3%
FSM Eligible: 20.8%
EAL: 15.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 19.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,539/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.8%
White Other: 6.4%
Mixed Other: 3.2%
Black African: 3.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Asian Chinese: 2.4%
White Irish: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%

80.8%

White British

6.4%

White Other

3.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01223891362

office@greatabington.school

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High Street

Cambridge, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 110611
UKPRN: 10074543
Establishment No.: 2016

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