Godmanchester Community Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Godmanchester Community Academy is a primary school in Huntingdon for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 3rd of 26 primary schools in Huntingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 June 2013, report published 4 July 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 April 2023

Pupils value their time at Godmanchester Community Academy. Pupils' school experience is positive. Everyone gets along well. There are rarely any issues with poor behaviour. Pupils consistently follow the 'GCA way' across the school, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, attitudes and respect towards each other and to adults. Pupils have their 'network' of trusted adults who sort out any problems that might happen. Bullying is not an issue and is taken very seriously if it occurs. Pupils enjoy the challenge of their studies. They listen to each other and take turns. Children in early years learn routines and grow their independence. Outside of lessons, older pupils look out for younger children. Some pupils are 'peer mediators' and so help others to solve any disagreement. Pupils appreciate and attend the growing number of interesting clubs that are on offer, such as multi-sports or cross-stitch. Pupils take on responsibilities, such as eco-monitors or junior travel ambassadors, to help with safe ways to travel or to improve the school environment. Visitors and trips enrich the school curriculum. Pupils meet people from different backgrounds or cultures and so learn about, for example, a range of religions and perspectives on life.

What the school should improve

  • Some activities are not consistently well matched to the intended learning, including in the context of a few of the activities suggested in the new curriculum booklets. This means that, occasionally, when staff select these, pupils do not learn as much as they could. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the training and support needed so that they routinely match activities to help pupils learn effectively. Leaders should then check that this happens systematically, so that the curriculum is implemented well in all aspects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

402 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals13.7%

13.7%, 12.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.9%

11.9%, 9.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.7%

6.7%, 8.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Godmanchester Community Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Anne's CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good70% met the expected standard
Godmanchester Bridge Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Hartford Infant and Preschool1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Hartford Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Huntingdon Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Ms Tess Fielden
Address
Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2AG
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
URN
138029

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.