Shirley Community Primary School

About Shirley Community Primary School

Shirley Community Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 344 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.4% 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

344 / 420 (82%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 March 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Nuffield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF

Phone

01223712252

Co-Headteacher

John Cattermole

Website

www.shirley.cambs.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shirley Community Primary School?

Shirley Community Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Shirley Community Primary School have?

Shirley Community Primary School has 344 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shirley Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Shirley Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 March 2024).

How does Shirley Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

43% of pupils at Shirley Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Shirley Community Primary School?

Shirley Community Primary School is located at Nuffield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF.