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Waterbeach Community Primary School

High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9JU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
57%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
527
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Waterbeach Community Primary School

Waterbeach Community Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 527 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29% 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
527 / 630 (84%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

18.8%
Free school meals
29%
EAL
2.3%
SEN support
11.6%
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)

57%
Expected standard (RWM)
6%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.2%
Overall absence
8.7%
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.

25.64
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24
21.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
19.63
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
£44,700
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↓ −£1,457 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.9
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.

£6,102
Spend per pupil
£6,158
Income per pupil
44%
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
High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9JU
Phone
01223718988
Headteacher
Neil Lloyd

Teaching Jobs

Headteacher
Headteacher
PermanentFull time£78,702 - £91,158 (FTE) · · L18 - L24 (£78,702 - £91,158 subject to 2026 pay award)
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Waterbeach Community Primary School?
Waterbeach Community Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Waterbeach Community Primary School have?
Waterbeach Community Primary School has 527 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Waterbeach Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
57% of pupils at Waterbeach Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Waterbeach Community Primary School?
Waterbeach Community Primary School is located at High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9JU.

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