The Bellbird Primary School
Link Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3GBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Bellbird Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 44th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 18 September 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 9 July 2024
Pupils at The Bellbird enjoy the subjects they study. They particularly enjoy learning about famous musicians or how to play musical instruments. The school has raised its expectations for what pupils can achieve. Being independent and working hard during lessons helps pupils to achieve well. The chance to represent the school in English and mathematics competitions inspires pupils to try their best. Lunchtime is an enjoyable part of the day. Pupils of different age groups mix well together on the playground and in the dining hall. Year 6 pupils eagerly volunteer to run clubs for younger pupils, such as singing or arts and crafts. They value their role as 'buddies' for children in the Reception Year. Democratically elected school councillors are proud of what they do. They love to see the equipment they have ordered used by their peers. This all helps pupils to learn how to be responsible and reliable. The curriculum teaches pupils about differences in the world. There are respectful relationships throughout the school. Pupils are proud of being different. They know their differences will be celebrated as this is a school where 'we are all different but all the same'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school does not routinely know how well pupils have learned important content or where they have gaps in their knowledge. This makes it hard for teachers to adapt their teaching to fill these gaps. The school should ensure that in all subjects, they identify where pupils have gaps in their knowledge so that teaching can be adapted accordingly.
- Staff do not address as quickly as they could pupils' errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling when writing independently. This leads to pupils making the same common errors. As a result, pupils do not write as well as they could. The school should ensure staff quicky identify and address where pupils misunderstand and make errors in their writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
426 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near The Bellbird Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Icknield Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| William Westley Church of England VC Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Stapleford Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Duxford Church of England Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% 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
- Mr James Puxley
- Phone
- 01223833216
- Address
- Link Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3GB
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 135132
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.