Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25 0LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 7th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 November 2022, report published 17 January 2023
- 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 29 November 2022
Pupils and staff are proud to be part of this warm and caring school community. Pupils say the Christian values of 'peace, compassion, community, perseverance, wonder and hope' help them to understand how to be kind and considerate. The collective worship assemblies are a highlight. When the candle is lit, pupils say that 'it helps us feel peaceful.' The school is a happy and safe place. Pupils conduct themselves well and show positive attitudes towards all aspects of school. Pupils are polite, respectful and understand what is expected at all times. They are confident there is no bullying and that, if there was, adults would help sort it out. Parents and carers hold this view too. Pupils benefit from leaders' high expectations and talk enthusiastically about their learning. Pupils are well supported by adults who help them achieve their best. Pupils enjoy many opportunities to develop their confidence and resilience. They talk fondly about their relationship with the local vicar and their visits to the church. Pupils understand the importance of being tolerant of others who are different to themselves. They have a well-rounded understanding of the world beyond their own community.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers are not systematically checking that pupils have understood and remembered what has been taught. This means that teachers sometimes do not know if pupils have acquired secure foundations for future learning. Leaders should ensure that in these subjects, systems are in place to enable staff to check how well pupils are learning.
- The information leaders give to teachers for some pupils with SEND is not always precise enough. Sometimes, these pupils are doing work that is too easy or too hard. Leaders should ensure that information on pupils' individual support plans precisely matches what pupils' need to learn next and that the work set and support given enables them to make progress. This means that pupils will be able to embed key concepts and build on their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Burwell Village College (Primary) | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Bottisham Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Exning Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Paddocks Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GRACE SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Helen Bartley
- Phone
- 01638741529
- Address
- Station Road, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25 0LG
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 146357
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.