Pathfinder CofE Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, Cambridge, CB24 3DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Pathfinder CofE Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 41st of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 17 July 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Requires improvement
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

46 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

471 pupils on roll, with places for 600

Eligible for free school meals21%

21%, 5.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.4%

23.4%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.4%

14.4%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Pathfinder CofE Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hatton Park Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
Willingham Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	51% met the expected standard
Oakington CofE Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Over Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	21% met the expected standard
Swavesey Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	73% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: GRACE SCHOOLS
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Claire Eskelson
Phone: 01954584801
Website: pth.graceschools.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, Cambridge, CB24 3DS
Local authority: Cambridgeshire
URN: 147434

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.