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Arbury Primary School
Carlton Way, Arbury Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2DE, 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
381
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 47% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a worthwhile consideration for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.1%
White Other15.2%
Asian Bangladeshi6.6%
Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Other2.4%
Black African2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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52.22294, 0.12102 · CB4 2DE
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110664
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.arbury.cambs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Arbury Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Arbury Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2014.
Is Arbury Primary School a good school?
Arbury 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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