Somersham Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Parkhall Road, Somersham, PE28 3EUOpen in maps

Somersham Primary School is a primary school in Somersham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 19th of 195 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 16 October 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 September 2023

This is a school that inspires pupils to achieve more than they think is possible. Pupils helped to devise the school values of pride, honesty, kindness and determination. These values match the vision of the trust and they are more than just words. They are part of the pupils' daily experience at this school. Pupils study a carefully planned curriculum that starts in the early years. This helps pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve exceptionally well. Pupils benefit from carefully planned teaching from highly skilled teachers. Pupils are highly motivated and strive to do their best. Pupils enjoy opportunities to voice their opinions about the school, and the school acts on these. For example, pupils suggest many of the enrichment activities that are then adopted. This encourages a strong sense of belonging and ensures pupils have opportunities to pursue their interests. Pupils are always respectful, polite and considerate towards everyone in school. Their highly positive attitudes to learning are evident in the pride they take in their work. Pupils' attendance is high. They behave impeccably both in lessons and at playtimes.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

42 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths74%

74%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

314 pupils on roll, with places for 350

Eligible for free school meals15.3%

15.3%, 11.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.7%

5.7%, 15.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14%

14%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.3%

7.3%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Somersham Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Whitehall School0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Helen's Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Earith Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Warboys Primary Academy4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement48% met the expected standard
Holywell CofE Primary School4 milesOfsted judgements: Good63% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Clarke
Phone
01487840412
Website
somershamprimary.co.uk
Address
Parkhall Road, Somersham, PE28 3EU
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
URN
146968

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.