Bourn CofE Primary Academy
Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bourn CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 34th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Bourn is a friendly and respectful school. It is very much at the heart of the local community. Pupils understand and embody the school values of hope, courage, justice, forgiveness and friendship. The regular assemblies play an important part in sharing these values. The school is a typically calm and welcoming place. Pupils describe being 'friends with everyone'. They play well and enjoy chatting together at breaktime and lunchtime. Older pupils take responsibility for younger children. As a result of the warm and kind culture, all pupils feel safe and included in the life of the school. They trust in school staff to help and support them. The expectations of pupils are high, and most pupils meet these. Generally, pupils behave well and follow routines; they listen to their teachers and respond well to instructions. Pupils can take on leadership roles within the school, such as traffic monitors, house captains and school councillors. Pupils are proud of these roles and take them seriously because they make a difference to the school. There are a range of activities, such as orchestra and gardening club, that also enable pupils to develop their talents and character.
What the school should improve
- Younger pupils do not always meet the high behavioural expectations of staff. As a result, some pupils miss out on the intended learning, slowing their progress. Leaders should ensure that all teachers consistently apply the expectations of new policies.
- The programme of early reading in the school is very new. As a result, its intended impact has yet to be realised. Leaders must ensure that this scheme is implemented effectively and reviewed comprehensively. The progress of pupils must be carefully and regularly monitored to ensure any gaps are addressed immediately.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 154
Schools near Bourn CofE Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Monkfield Park Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 75% met the expected standard |
| Caldecote Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BOURN CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Fraser
- Phone
- 01954719282
- Address
- Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SP
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 137626
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.