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Great Abington Primary School
High Street, Abington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6AE, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.9 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
130
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 45% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 88% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is lower at 10%, the school still offers a supportive environment, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 46% of schools. Parents can expect a nurturing atmosphere for their children aged 4-11, although there is room for improvement in advanced academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.7%
White Other6.2%
Mixed Other3.1%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Location
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52.11672, 0.23780 · CB21 6AE
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110611
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.greatabington.school/
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Abington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Abington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Great Abington Primary School a good school?
Great Abington Primary School scores 45.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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