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Newnham Croft Primary School
Chedworth Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9JF, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.3 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
222
Capacity
230
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school boasts an impressive 81% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 96.3 indicates it outperforms 96% of schools, reflecting high parent satisfaction and community engagement. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively modest at 19%.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other38.3%
White British32.0%
Mixed W+Asian6.8%
Asian Chinese4.5%
Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Other1.8%
White Irish1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black African0.5%
Location
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52.19486, 0.11192 · CB3 9JF
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110658
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Newnham Croft Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newnham Croft Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2014.
Is Newnham Croft Primary School a good school?
Newnham Croft Primary School scores 96.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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