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Marleigh Primary Academy
Marleigh Avenue, Cambridge, CB5 8BG, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.2 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
150
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
32%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 79%, indicating a positive school community, though the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with room for growth in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
88%
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child makes good progress
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
Behaviour is good
81%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
77%
School has high expectations
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British22.0%
White Other21.3%
Mixed Other11.3%
Asian Chinese9.3%
Asian Indian6.0%
Asian Other3.3%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
White Irish1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Black Other0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Location
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52.21363, 0.18108 · CB5 8BG
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN149098
School typeFree schools
Websitemarleighprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Marleigh Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Marleigh Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Marleigh Primary Academy a good school?
Marleigh Primary Academy scores 45.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Marleigh Primary Academy?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Marleigh Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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