How many pupils does Pathfinder CofE Primary School have?

Pathfinder CofE Primary School has 462 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pathfinder CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Pathfinder CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).

How does Pathfinder CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Pathfinder CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Pathfinder CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pathfinder CofE Primary School is part of GRACE SCHOOLS.

Where is Pathfinder CofE Primary School?

Pathfinder CofE Primary School is located at Pathfinder Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DS.

Pathfinder CofE Primary School

Pathfinder Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DS

Good

Inspected 11 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

65%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

462

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Pathfinder CofE Primary School

Pathfinder CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 462 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of GRACE SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cambridgeshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 462 / 600 (77%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

21%

Free school meals

23.4%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

14.5%

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)

65%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

12.8%

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.

23.3

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

22.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

17.64

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.5 vs 2023/24

£41,552

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,071 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 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.

£5,543

Spend per pupil

£5,950

Income per pupil

49%

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: Pathfinder Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DS
Phone: 01954584801
Head Teacher: Claire Eskelson
Website: pathfinder.demat.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pathfinder CofE Primary School?: Pathfinder CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Pathfinder CofE Primary School have?: Pathfinder CofE Primary School has 462 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Pathfinder CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Pathfinder CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).
How does Pathfinder CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 65% of pupils at Pathfinder CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Pathfinder CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Pathfinder CofE Primary School is part of GRACE SCHOOLS.
Where is Pathfinder CofE Primary School?: Pathfinder CofE Primary School is located at Pathfinder Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DS.

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