Newnham Croft Primary School
Chedworth Street, Cambridge, CB3 9JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newnham Croft Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 8th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2014, report published 27 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Newnham Croft is a nurturing and inclusive school where pupils are happy and safe. Whether pupils join straight away in the early years or later from a different setting or country, they can be sure of a warm welcome. Pupils recognise 'everyone is different'. They are supportive of each other, particularly older pupils with younger ones. Parents typically say 'there is a friendly, community feel around the school'. Pupils proudly look after their school and the local environment. They enjoy the responsibility of being part of the eco committee or the school council. They take these roles seriously. Pupils like to challenge themselves. They share the school's ambition for them to learn what they need to succeed. Pupils achieve well. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Teachers have high expectations. Pupils rise to these. Pupils respond quickly to the many signals from teachers to gain their attention, including bells or claps. Pupils enjoy their 'fun' lessons. They energetically use the school's extensive grounds. Pupils love the many different climbing frames, games areas and quiet spaces in the playground. They play well together with their friends.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers do not adapt pupils' work to match their levels of prior knowledge, understanding and skills. At times, the teachers plan work for pupils that is not so well adapted to their needs or does not challenge them appropriately. This means that, every so often, some pupils are not provided with work that helps them achieve as well as they should. The school should ensure that teachers set tasks that precisely match pupils' needs so that they build and secure their knowledge, understanding and skills effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
221 pupils on roll, with places for 222
Schools near Newnham Croft Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Faith's School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| St John's College School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Park Street CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Edward Ferguson
- Phone
- 01223508737
- Address
- Chedworth Street, Cambridge, CB3 9JF
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110658
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.