The Galfrid School
Galfrid Road, Cambridge, CB5 8NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Galfrid School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 75th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 3 December 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 17 October 2023
Pupils enjoy attending The Galfrid School. They are positive about their daily experiences, including the books that teachers read to them, the clubs they attend and the friendships that they have. Pupils feel safe, which is due to the strong, respectful relationships they have with adults in the school. They know that the adults will sort out any problems that arise. Pupils behave well and enjoy their learning. During lessons, pupils are focused and engaged in what they are doing. When working together, they are respectful of each other's opinions. They appreciate that everyone has different ways to prepare to learn. Pupils learn to talk about, and manage, their emotions. They make good use of a range of techniques, including mindfulness breathing and reflection time, to do this. Pupils know staff are available to help them. This enables pupils to be ready to learn each day. There is a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities available. These are carefully planned to align with the curriculum and include trips to an open air museum and Hunstanton. The trips are well attended by all pupils. These opportunities ensure that pupils have first-hand experiences that help them to remember more of what they learn in class.
What the school should improve
- A few staff do not have the knowledge they need to be able to teach some subjects as intended. In these subjects, pupils do not build effectively on their previous learning. This means they have gaps in their knowledge and understanding. The school must ensure that staff receive the same high-quality training that they have in other areas in order to teach all subjects well and as intended.
- Not all subject leaders are aware of the early years' curriculum and the work the children are completing in preparation for the national curriculum. Leaders cannot accurately support staff in ensuring that pupils' learning is building on what they have learned in the early years. The school should ensure that all subject leaders know what they want children to know at the end of the early years curriculum so that pupils have a firm foundation of knowledge to build on in Year 1 in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 451
Schools near The Galfrid School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 26% met the expected standard |
| Marleigh Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Teversham CofE VA Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Fen Ditton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Chesterton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Macfie
- Phone
- 01223603787
- Address
- Galfrid Road, Cambridge, CB5 8ND
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 146515
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.