Fen Ditton Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cambridge, East of England CB5 8SZ · Cambridgeshire
#1006 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#8404 of 15,697 nationally
About Fen Ditton Primary School
Fen Ditton Primary School is a academy primary located in Cambridge, in the Cambridgeshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 119 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 48.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1006th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 119; capacity filled 68%.
There are 113 schools in Cambridge; Fen Ditton Primary School ranks 70th of 106 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)63%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)36.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fen Ditton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 119
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 36.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 68%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 63%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Fen Ditton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Marleigh Primary Academy
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students · 1.0 km away
Shirley Community Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
303 students · 1.7 km away
The Galfrid School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 1.7 km away
Chesterton Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students · 1.9 km away
Teversham CofE VA Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students · 2.0 km away
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
40 students · 2.6 km away
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 13–24
453 students · 2.7 km away
Milton Church of England Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
270 students · 2.7 km away
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students · 2.8 km away
The Grove Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
224 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Cedd's Church of England Primary School
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120 students
Ringsfield Church of England Primary School
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118 students
Stalham Infant School and Nursery
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
118 students
Weeting Church of England Primary School
Brandon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
121 students
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Ringshall School
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fen Ditton Primary School a good school?
Fen Ditton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 48.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1006 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fen Ditton Primary School rank in East of England?
Fen Ditton Primary School ranks #1006 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #8404 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fen Ditton Primary School?
Fen Ditton Primary School had 119 students in 2025.
Is Fen Ditton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fen Ditton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Fen Ditton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fen Ditton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.