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Fen Drayton Primary School

Cootes Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4SL

Good

Inspected 8 May 2024

Good
Ofsted
58%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
105
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Fen Drayton Primary School

Fen Drayton Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 105 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cambridgeshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
105 / 105 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
8 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.5%
Free school meals
5.4%
EAL
7.6%
SEN support
11.4%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%
Expected standard (RWM)
11%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%
Overall absence
8.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.9
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
17.8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
6.24
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
£41,508
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£567 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,717
Spend per pupil
£8,543
Income per pupil
43%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Cootes Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4SL
Phone
01954273346
Headteacher
Nina McQueen

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fen Drayton Primary School?
Fen Drayton Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Fen Drayton Primary School have?
Fen Drayton Primary School has 105 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Fen Drayton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fen Drayton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).
How does Fen Drayton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
58% of pupils at Fen Drayton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Fen Drayton Primary School?
Fen Drayton Primary School is located at Cootes Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4SL.

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