Is Thomas Eaton Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 165th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thomas Eaton Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 27% of pupils at Thomas Eaton Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Thomas Eaton Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Thomas Eaton Primary Academy 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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Thomas Eaton Primary Academy

Church Street, Wimblington, March, PE15 0QS

Local ranking165th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 27.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 40.0%
Maths (Expected): 40.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 47.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 132
Boys: 70 (56%)
Girls: 56 (44%)
Capacity: 210 (60% full)
SEND: 37.9%
FSM Eligible: 36.8%
EAL: 3.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.1%
SEN Support: 31.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,563/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.2%
White Other: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.5%
White Irish: 0.8%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.8%

93.2%

White British

3.8%

White Other

1.5%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01354740392

office@thomaseaton.cambs.sch.uk

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Church Street

March, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 143955
UKPRN: 10062505
Establishment No.: 2050
Trust: THE DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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