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Shirley Community Primary School
Nuffield Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.1 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
344
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. It performs in the top 90% nationally for children achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, although only 8% reach the higher standard. While the LocaleIQ score indicates some room for improvement compared to other schools, parent satisfaction remains a key strength.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 British43.0%
White Other9.9%
Asian Bangladeshi9.0%
Gypsy/Roma8.7%
Mixed Other7.0%
Asian Indian3.8%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Other3.2%
traveller_irish2.3%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.22498, 0.15096 · CB4 1TF
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110663
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.shirley.cambs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shirley Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shirley Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2024.
Is Shirley Community Primary School a good school?
Shirley Community Primary School scores 17.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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