Is Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 4 March 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 63rd of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Babraham CofE (VC) 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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Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School

High Street, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AG

Local ranking63rd of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 March 2025. Figures last updated 2 August 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 4 March 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Early years: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 81.0%
Writing (Expected): 94.0%
Maths (Expected): 94.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 16

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 99
Boys: 51 (55%)
Girls: 41 (45%)
Capacity: 93 (99% full)
SEND: 15.1%
FSM Eligible: 6.1%
EAL: 20.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.0%
SEN Support: 10.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,465/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 50.0%
White Other: 11.2%
Asian Chinese: 11.2%
Mixed Other: 9.2%
Asian Indian: 7.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 6.1%
Asian Other: 3.1%
White Irish: 1.0%

50.0%

White British

11.2%

White Other

11.2%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01223832322

office@babraham.cambs.sch.uk

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High Street

Cambridge, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 143440
UKPRN: 10061815
Establishment No.: 3000
Trust: GRACE SCHOOLS

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