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University of Cambridge Primary School

Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0QZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
71%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
671
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Free schools
Type

About University of Cambridge Primary School

University of Cambridge Primary School is a free school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 671 pupils on roll. It is part of UTS CAMBRIDGE. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cambridgeshire →
School Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
671 / 669 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

8.5%
Free school meals
45.3%
EAL
4.5%
SEN support
9.5%
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)

71%
Expected standard (RWM)
12%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
109
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%
Overall absence
6.6%
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.

28.02
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
23.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
32.73
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +4.5 vs 2023/24
£40,581
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↓ −£142 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.

£6,529
Spend per pupil
£6,210
Income per pupil
39%
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
Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0QZ
Phone
01223792440
Headteacher
Robert Drane

Academy Trust

UTS CAMBRIDGE →

Teaching Jobs

Admin / HR
School Business Leader
PermanentFull time£45,091 - £49,282 (FTE)
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Teaching Assistant
Learning Coach
PermanentPart time£25,583 - £25,989 (FTE) · · SCP 5-6 depending on experience
Closes 4 Nov 2026View & apply
Teacher
Class Teacher - Full-Time (Maternity Cover)
PermanentFull time£34,069 - £46,940
Closes 5 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is University of Cambridge Primary School?
University of Cambridge Primary School is a free school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does University of Cambridge Primary School have?
University of Cambridge Primary School has 671 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does University of Cambridge Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
71% of pupils at University of Cambridge Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is University of Cambridge Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — University of Cambridge Primary School is part of UTS CAMBRIDGE.
Where is University of Cambridge Primary School?
University of Cambridge Primary School is located at Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0QZ.

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