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Ridgefield Primary School

Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3RL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
80%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
226
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Foundation school
Type

About Ridgefield Primary School

Ridgefield Primary School is a foundation school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 226 pupils on roll. It is part of The City of Cambridge Education Foundation. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.2% 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
226 / 210 (108%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

21.5%
Free school meals
33.2%
EAL
5.8%
SEN support
7.5%
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)

80%
Expected standard (RWM)
23%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
109
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.7%
Overall absence
12.7%
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.

10.1
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
24.8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24
15.21
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24
£45,799
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,656 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 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.

£6,843
Spend per pupil
£6,801
Income per pupil
42%
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
Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3RL
Phone
01223712418
Headteacher
Victoria Trew

Academy Trust

The City of Cambridge Education Foundation

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA
PermanentPart time£29,542 - £31,015 (FTE)
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ridgefield Primary School?
Ridgefield Primary School is a foundation school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ridgefield Primary School have?
Ridgefield Primary School has 226 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ridgefield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
80% of pupils at Ridgefield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ridgefield Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Ridgefield Primary School is part of The City of Cambridge Education Foundation.
Where is Ridgefield Primary School?
Ridgefield Primary School is located at Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3RL.

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