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Somersham Primary School

Parkhall Road, Somersham, PE28 3EU, Cambridgeshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.8 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
303
Capacity
350
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary

With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 74% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 92.8, indicating it outperforms 93% of schools in the area, reflecting strong community support and satisfaction. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 7%, the overall environment appears conducive to learning and development.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 12 September 2023
Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.74%Top 25% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.7%Bottom 47% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.5%
Mixed Other3.6%
White Other3.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.38584, -0.00109 · PE28 3EU

School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN146968
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Somersham Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Somersham Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.

Is Somersham Primary School a good school?

Somersham Primary School scores 92.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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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