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Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School

Church Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5EL

Good

Inspected 12 March 2024

Good
Ofsted
72%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
206
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 206 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cambridgeshire →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
206 / 210 (98%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

8.5%
Free school meals
7%
EAL
2.4%
SEN support
13.1%
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)

72%
Expected standard (RWM)
14%
Higher standard (RWM)
108
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%
Overall absence
7.9%
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.

9.86
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24
20.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24
8.61
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
£42,661
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↓ −£1,274 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 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.

£7,029
Spend per pupil
£6,978
Income per pupil
40%
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
Church Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5EL
Phone
01223843107
Headteacher
Christopher Grey

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School have?
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).
How does Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
72% of pupils at Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is located at Church Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5EL.

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