Is Newnham Croft Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 17th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Newnham Croft Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 81% of pupils at Newnham Croft Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Newnham Croft Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Newnham Croft 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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Newnham Croft Primary School

Chedworth Street, Cambridge, CB3 9JF

Local ranking17th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

222

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 19.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 97.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 94.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 222
Boys: 98 (44%)
Girls: 123 (56%)
Capacity: 222 (100% full)
SEND: 9.9%
FSM Eligible: 7.2%
EAL: 22.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 8.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,213/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.4% 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: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 40.3%
White British: 33.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 7.1%
Asian Chinese: 4.7%
Other: 3.8%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Asian Other: 1.9%
White Irish: 1.4%

40.3%

White Other

33.6%

White British

7.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01223508737

head@newnhamcroft.cambs.sch.uk

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Chedworth Street

Cambridge, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 110658
UKPRN: 10074535
Establishment No.: 2109

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