Spring Meadow Infant School
High Barns, Ely, CB7 4RBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Spring Meadow Infant School is a primary school in Ely for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2024, report published 1 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 March 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Spring Meadow Infant School. They enjoy learning activities that are fun and interesting. In the past, pupils have not achieved as well as they should. Current pupils are making good progress in core areas such as reading and mathematics. This is due to adults having high expectations of them. Pupils enjoy studying a broad and interesting range of subjects. The curriculum they learn has been carefully planned, so they build their knowledge over time. It includes opportunities for visits and visitors that add to pupils' learning in class. School leaders and everyone involved with pupils are vigilant and well-trained to keep pupils safe. Staff ensure that pupils are cared for well. Pupils learn to keep safe, including when online. They learn about healthy relationships and how to live healthily. Pupils behave well. Those who need extra help to manage their behaviour are well supported to make the right choices. Expectations for all are clear and fair. As a result, pupils' learning is rarely disrupted. Their conduct around the school is positive and orderly. Relationships are strong. Adults and pupils show respect and consideration for one another. Pupils are accepting of differences and supportive of their peers.
What the school should improve
- The quality of pupils' written work is variable. Legacy issues remain in handwriting, and pupils do not always show pride in their work. Pupils do not routinely show the depth of their understanding in written work. The school should continue to develop writing across the curriculum, including in greater depth, so that pupils consistently communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.
- Some pupils do not attend well enough, including some disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND. These pupils miss out on important learning and do not benefit from the quality of education the school provides. The school should continue and develop its work further to improve attendance and punctuality so that these pupils are in school more often and benefit from the good quality of education provided.
Pupil numbers and mix
143 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Spring Meadow Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Lantern Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Downham Feoffees Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Fielding
- Phone
- 01353664742
- Address
- High Barns, Ely, CB7 4RB
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110760
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.