Willingham Primary School
Thodays Close, Willingham, Cambridge, CB24 5LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willingham Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 66th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2018, report published 5 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 June 2023
Leaders have high expectations for every pupil's academic success. They place equally high importance on pupils' wider development. Pupils are proud of their school and of their achievements. Pupils benefit from staff's determination for each child to succeed. Pupils' behaviour is a strength of the school. Pupils know how to behave because staff manage pupils' behaviour very well with consistent strategies. Bullying rarely happens, and pupils know that if it were to happen, staff would resolve the issue. Everyone understands the clear routines and expectations. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere in lessons and around school. Pupils are respectful, considerate and polite. As one pupil stated, reflecting the views of many, 'We treat everyone like they belong here and how we would want to be treated.' Pupils feel safe and cared for in the school. The achievements of individuals, groups and classes are celebrated publicly. The school offers a range of experiences for pupils beyond the classroom, such as a trip to Verulamium and the theatre. Regular visits and visitors to school enhance pupils' experience and inspire their love of learning. There is a wide variety of after-school clubs. Pupils are well prepared for their future lives.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that some aspects of the planned curriculum in early years clearly explains what children will be taught to ensure that they go on to learn effectively in Year 1. As a result, children's knowledge and understanding in some curriculum areas are not developed as well as in others. Leaders should implement their improvement plans so that children learn effectively in all areas of learning in order to ensure that they are fully prepared for all subjects in Year 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
364 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Willingham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Over Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 21% met the expected standard |
| Hatton Park Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Swavesey Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Cottenham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Mona Paalanen
- Phone
- 01954283030
- Address
- Thodays Close, Willingham, Cambridge, CB24 5LE
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110622
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.