Is Little Thetford CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 162nd of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Little Thetford CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Little Thetford CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Little Thetford CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Little Thetford CofE 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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Little Thetford CofE Primary School

Green Hill, Little Thetford, Ely, CB6 3HD

Local ranking162nd of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Continues from Little Thetford CofE Primary School (URN 110803) since 1 September 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 92.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 13

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 88
Boys: 35 (45%)
Girls: 43 (55%)
Capacity: 105 (74% full)
SEND: 19.3%
FSM Eligible: 13.6%
EAL: 10.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.1%
SEN Support: 10.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,341/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.7% 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: 81.8%
White Other: 9.1%
Asian Other: 2.3%
Black African: 2.3%
White Irish: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Pakistani: 1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.1%

81.8%

White British

9.1%

White Other

2.3%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01353649260

head@littlethetford.cambs.sch.uk

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Green Hill

Ely, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 149958
UKPRN: 10092931
Establishment No.: 3053
Trust: GRACE SCHOOLS

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