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Cottenham Primary School
Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8TA, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.4 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
480
Capacity
600
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. While 61% of pupils meet the expected standard, only 8% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all students to excel. The school's LocaleIQ score of 79.4 suggests it outperforms 79% of other schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.1%
White Other8.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African2.3%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
traveller_irish1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.28689, 0.11931 · CB24 8TA
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110604
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cottenhamprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cottenham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cottenham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Cottenham Primary School a good school?
Cottenham Primary School scores 79.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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