Cottenham Primary School

Details

Age Range5-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
AddressLambs Lane, CB24 8TA
URN110604

School Census

Total 479
Girls/Boys 232/247
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.4%/51.6%
% pupils where English not first language 9.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 92
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
16/05/2023 Good
03/05/2017 Good
Inspection Date 16/05/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/05/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard72%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard14%
Reading106
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard70
Pupils achieving at a higher standard11
Reading107
Maths106
Reading Progress-1.1
Writing Progress-1.9
Maths Progress-1.2
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard76%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard17%
Reading106
Maths106
Reading Progress0.5
Writing Progress2.1
Maths Progress0.1
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard70%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard17%
Reading108
Maths106
Reading Progress2.0
Writing Progress1.5
Maths Progress1.4

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications89
As First Preference58
As second preference14
As third preference17
Total Offers Made58
first preference offers58
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications93
As First Preference62
As second preference17
As third preference14
Total Offers Made62
first preference offers62
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications78
As First Preference54
As second preference12
As third preference12
Total Offers Made54
first preference offers54
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications77
As First Preference54
As second preference11
As third preference12
Total Offers Made55
first preference offers54
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications87
As First Preference60
As second preference14
As third preference13
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers60
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications89
As First Preference63
As second preference16
As third preference10
Total Offers Made64
first preference offers63
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications96
As First Preference65
As second preference18
As third preference13
Total Offers Made67
first preference offers65
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications99
As First Preference67
As second preference15
As third preference17
Total Offers Made67
first preference offers67
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications107
As First Preference80
As second preference12
As third preference15
Total Offers Made82
first preference offers80
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications101
As First Preference65
As second preference24
As third preference12
Total Offers Made67
first preference offers65
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications105
As First Preference82
As second preference13
As third preference10
Total Offers Made82
first preference offers82
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree78%
agree18%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree84%
agree14%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree70%
agree30%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree14%
agree4%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
not applicable73%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree88%
agree12%
disagree0%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree51%
agree20%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
not applicable26%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes17%
no83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree64%
agree29%
disagree0%
strongly disagree7%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree78%
agree17%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree73%
agree24%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree62%
agree33%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree29%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree30%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree59%
agree35%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes98%
no2%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin72.1%
any other white background ethnic origin8.3%
white and asian ethnic origin4.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.3%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin2.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin1.7%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
african ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin76%
any other white background ethnic origin9.2%
white and asian ethnic origin2.7%
gypsy roma ethnic origin2.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.7%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

Cottenham Village College

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: High Street, , CB24 8UA

The Centre School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: High Street, , CB24 8UA