Sawtry Junior Academy
Middlefield Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon, PE28 5SHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sawtry Junior Academy is a primary school in Huntingdon for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 22nd of 26 primary schools in Huntingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2019, report published 7 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school. This is shown in their enthusiasm and high attendance. They are friendly, polite, and considerate towards others. Pupils learn to take turns during conversations. They show good manners by holding doors open for peers and adults. If they have any worries, pupils feel confident sharing these with a trusted adult. They know that staff care for them and provide them with support if needed. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic achievement. This helps to motivate pupils to take pride in their work and do well. From Year 3, pupils show a willingness to work hard and succeed in what they are doing. For example, they discuss tricky mathematics problems and help each other to find the answers. Pupils engage enthusiastically in class discussions. They respond well to the ambitious standards set by their teachers. Most pupils behave well. They move around the building calmly and sensibly. Pupils eat lunch together in a sociable manner. They like playing games outside. Pupils often display high levels of respect. They have a secure understanding of differences, such as different religious beliefs. Pupils enjoy their 'World Views' lessons and like to learn about the wider world.
What the school should improve
- The school's high expectations for pupils' behaviour are not being met consistently across the school. In some lessons, adults' expectations of pupils' behaviour are not high enough. This results in low-level disruption, which affects how well pupils can focus on their learning. The school should ensure that all staff are consistent in creating a learning environment that ensures pupils make the most of their learning time and achieve well.
- There are currently limited opportunities for pupils to take on roles or participate in a range of activities that develop their skills and interests. This restricts pupils' ability to develop their confidence and social skills. The school should provide pupils with meaningful opportunities to develop their talents and interests, to enrich their personal development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
274 pupils on roll, with places for 260
Schools near Sawtry Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawtry Infants' School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Holme CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Stilton Church of England Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Folksworth CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Alconbury CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Callender
- Phone
- 01487830204
- Address
- Middlefield Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon, PE28 5SH
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 143575
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.