Best primary schools in Cambridge
School-first decisions in Cambridge are usually about pairing a strong catchment story with a postcode that still feels stable beyond term time. This ranking covers 63 primary schools across 6 local authority districts. Postcode area PE7 has the highest average school score (78.2 across 5 schools), while PE3 sits at the lower end (37.0). 90% of ranked Cambridge primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Cambridge on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Cambridge comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Cambridge ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Nene Valley Primary School | 80.2 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Norwood Primary School | 77 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | The Duke of Bedford Primary School | 75.5 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Oakdale Primary School | 73.2 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Eye CofE Primary School | 73.2 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Heritage Park Primary School | 68.9 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Castor CofE Primary School | 67.9 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Nova Primary Academy | 67.8 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Paston Ridings Primary School | 65.9 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Hampton College | 61.5 | Good | All-through |
| 21 | Northborough Primary School | 61.4 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Newark Hill Academy | 56.6 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Hampton Lakes Primary School | 51.7 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Longthorpe Primary Academy | 50.6 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Bishop Creighton Academy | 50.4 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | The Beeches Primary School | 49.9 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Queen's Drive Infant School | 49.4 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Lime Academy Parnwell | 49.1 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Highlees Primary School | 48.7 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Ormiston Meadows Academy | 48.5 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Cambridge
What is the best primary school in Cambridge?
Winyates Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Cambridge (LocaleIQ score 97.9 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 76% · higher 21%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Cambridge primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Cambridge?
The King's (The Cathedral) School tops the Cambridge secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.2). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 63.2. See the full secondary school ranking for Cambridge for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Cambridge have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Cambridge: Winyates Primary School (KS2 expected 76%, higher 21%); The King's (The Cathedral) School (KS2 expected 80%, higher 13%); Hampton Hargate Primary School (KS2 expected 77%, higher 8%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Cambridge are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
5 primary schools in the Cambridge ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Winyates Primary School, The King's (The Cathedral) School, Hampton Hargate Primary School, St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School, Fulbridge Academy. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Cambridge?
This ranking covers 63 primary schools in the Cambridge comparison pool, across 6 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Cambridge has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, PE7 has the strongest cluster — 78.2 average across 5 ranked primary schools. PE3 sits at the lower end (37.0 average). School-first decisions in Cambridge are usually about pairing a strong catchment story with a postcode that still feels stable beyond term time. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.