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Kings Hedges Primary School
Northfield Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2HU, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.0 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
394
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, where 79% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the local area. It ranks in the top 15% nationally for expected outcomes, and parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school. However, only 13% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2019Older 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (169 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
90%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.3%
White Other23.4%
Asian Other6.9%
Other5.3%
Asian Indian4.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Black African2.5%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other1.0%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.23239, 0.12988 · CB4 2HU
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110775
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings Hedges Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kings Hedges Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2019.
Is Kings Hedges Primary School a good school?
Kings Hedges Primary School scores 81.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kings Hedges Primary School?
Based on 169 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kings Hedges Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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