Is Queen Emma Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 20th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Queen Emma Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Queen Emma Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Queen Emma Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Queen Emma 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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Queen Emma Primary School

Gunhild Way, Cambridge, CB1 8QY

Local ranking20th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

390

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 84.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 55

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 405
Boys: 210 (54%)
Girls: 181 (46%)
Capacity: 390 (100% full)
SEND: 12.8%
FSM Eligible: 24.1%
EAL: 45.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 9.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,079/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 33.1%
White Other: 22.7%
Asian Indian: 11.9%
Asian Other: 5.3%
Mixed Other: 4.3%
Asian Chinese: 3.8%
Black African: 3.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.5%

33.1%

White British

22.7%

White Other

11.9%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01223714300

office@queenemma.cambs.sch.uk

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Gunhild Way

Cambridge, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 136241
UKPRN: 10079924
Establishment No.: 3946

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