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Fen Ditton Primary School
Horningsea Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SZ, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.8 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
136
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school achieves 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationally. While 11% of pupils reach a higher standard, overall performance is above average compared to many schools. The school serves a smaller community with 136 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment for students and families.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2016Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.3%
White Other16.2%
Mixed W+B African4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Black African4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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52.22220, 0.17519 · CB5 8SZ
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN145423
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fenditton.cambs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fen Ditton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fen Ditton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2016.
Is Fen Ditton Primary School a good school?
Fen Ditton Primary School scores 51.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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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