Robert Arkenstall Primary School
Camping Close, High Street, Haddenham, Ely, CB6 3UAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Robert Arkenstall Primary School is a primary school in Ely for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 10th of 18 primary schools in Ely. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2012, report published 4 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 May 2022
Robert Arkenstall Primary School is a friendly and welcoming place in which to learn. Pupils are polite and courteous. They behave well in lessons and during less structured times. Pupils play kindly and learn well together, willingly helping each other when they find things tricky. Pupils know that staff have high expectations of their learning. Pupils concentrate on their work and want to do their best. They enjoy debating ideas, including philosophical questions such as 'What is wisdom?' They are confident about sharing their ideas with their peers. Pupils are excited and interested in the broad range of activities that they can take part in. They enjoy singing, as well as sports such as athletics and football. Pupils relish the opportunities provided to take up positions of responsibility, such as being road ambassadors. Pupils say that they do not have concerns about bullying. They are confident that should there be an incident, adults will 'sort it out'. Pupils feel safe and are safe. Parents and carers agree. All parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View questionnaire agreed that their child feels happy and safe.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have recently introduced a new curriculum for the teaching of a few curriculum areas. Teachers are in the early stages of teaching this curriculum. The impact of this work on improving pupils' knowledge and understanding is not yet proven. Leaders need to check that teachers are delivering the curriculum well and that pupils are making good progress throughout the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
269 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Robert Arkenstall Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilburton CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Sutton CofE VC Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Stretham Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% 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
- Mrs Kate Bonney
- Phone
- 01353740253
- Address
- Camping Close, High Street, Haddenham, Ely, CB6 3UA
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110635
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.