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The Bellbird Primary School

Link Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3GB

Good

Inspected 9 July 2024

Good
Ofsted
70%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
410
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About The Bellbird Primary School

The Bellbird Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 410 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.6% 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
410 / 420 (98%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
9 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14.1%
Free school meals
17.6%
EAL
2.7%
SEN support
11.0%
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)

70%
Expected standard (RWM)
2%
Higher standard (RWM)
109
Avg reading score
106
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.5%
Overall absence
7.7%
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.

19.07
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
21.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
20
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24
£42,201
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 4% on leadership pay
↑ +£448 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.1 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.

£6,253
Spend per pupil
£6,188
Income per pupil
45%
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
Link Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3GB
Phone
01223833216
Headteacher
James Puxley

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Bellbird Primary School?
The Bellbird Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The Bellbird Primary School have?
The Bellbird Primary School has 410 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Bellbird Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Bellbird Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).
How does The Bellbird Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
70% of pupils at The Bellbird Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is The Bellbird Primary School?
The Bellbird Primary School is located at Link Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3GB.

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