Duxford Church of England Community Primary School
St John's Street, Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4RAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Duxford Church of England Community Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 70th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 January 2015, report published 9 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
Pupils are happy learning in this welcoming and friendly school. From the early years onwards, they understand the importance of kindness and respect. Most pupils live up to the school's high expectations. When, occasionally, a few pupils find it harder to behave as well as they should, staff provide the support needed to ensure that behaviour improves. Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly if it happens. Pupils know that they have a trusted adult who will help if they are worried. Reading is important to pupils because it is thoughtfully threaded through all aspects of the curriculum. They enjoy reading together in lessons and speak excitedly about the stories that they share. Children in the Reception class are eager to show their understanding of the letters and sounds that they know. The range of clubs, for example girls' football and eco-clubs, are well attended. Pupils are eager to take on positions of responsibility, such as school councillors or house captains. These young leaders make a real difference in improving the school's environment and in promoting charity events. The curriculum and the wider opportunities ensure that pupils are well prepared to move on to the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- Support for older pupils who find reading difficult is not as well developed as it is for younger pupils. The gaps in some older pupils' phonics knowledge result in inaccuracies in their spelling. This impacts negatively on their writing. The school should ensure all staff have the knowledge and skills to support older pupils who need help with their reading and spelling.
- In a few subjects, the school is still evaluating curriculum changes to see what is working well and what needs to improve. In these subjects, there are occasions where teachers do not set work that is as carefully matched to the intended learning as it should be. In these instances, pupils do not secure their understanding of important knowledge as well as they could. The school should ensure that subject leaders have the ongoing support needed to identify and implement further improvements accurately.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
143 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Duxford Church of England Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Westley Church of England VC Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| The Bellbird Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Thriplow CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| The Icknield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Johnston Miss Sarah Medley
- Phone
- 01223712108
- Address
- St John's Street, Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4RA
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110798
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.