University of Cambridge Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cambridge, East of England CB3 0QZ · Cambridgeshire
#410 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#3266 of 15,697 nationally
About University of Cambridge Primary School
University of Cambridge 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 660 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 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 410th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (86th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 660; capacity filled 98.7%.
There are 113 schools in Cambridge; University of Cambridge Primary School ranks 36th 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%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)8.5%
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 University of Cambridge Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 660
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near University of Cambridge Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St John's College School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
376 students · 1.1 km away
Mayfield Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
398 students · 1.3 km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
59 students · 1.4 km away
King's College School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
381 students · 1.7 km away
Chesterton Community College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,126 students · 1.9 km away
Park Street CofE Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
116 students · 2.0 km away
Arbury Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
380 students · 2.0 km away
Milton Road Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
424 students · 2.4 km away
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students · 2.4 km away
St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Woodside Academy
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
662 students
Fairlands Primary School
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
655 students
Lansdowne Primary Academy
Tilbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
667 students
Tudor Court Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
653 students
The Willows Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
White Hall Academy and Nursery
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
670 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University of Cambridge Primary School a good school?
University of Cambridge Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #410 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 University of Cambridge Primary School rank in East of England?
University of Cambridge Primary School ranks #410 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #3266 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend University of Cambridge Primary School?
University of Cambridge Primary School had 660 students in 2025.
Is University of Cambridge Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
University of Cambridge Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near University of Cambridge Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University of Cambridge Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.