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Queen Emma Primary School

Gunhild Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8QY

Good

Inspected 29 June 2023

Good
Ofsted
71%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
405
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Foundation school
Type

About Queen Emma Primary School

Queen Emma Primary School is a foundation school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 405 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 46.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cambridgeshire →
School Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
405 / 390 (104%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Last Ofsted Inspection
29 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17.1%
Free school meals
46.5%
EAL
3.7%
SEN support
9.1%
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)

71%
Expected standard (RWM)
13%
Higher standard (RWM)
109
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%
Overall absence
13.8%
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.

17.33
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24
22.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
16.67
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24
£44,884
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 4% on leadership pay
↓ −£631 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.9 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.

£7,079
Spend per pupil
£7,255
Income per pupil
41%
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
Gunhild Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8QY
Phone
01223714300
Head Teacher
S Jarman

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Queen Emma Primary School?
Queen Emma Primary School is a foundation school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Queen Emma Primary School have?
Queen Emma Primary School has 405 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Queen Emma Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Emma Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2023).
How does Queen Emma Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
71% of pupils at Queen Emma Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Queen Emma Primary School?
Queen Emma Primary School is located at Gunhild Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8QY.

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