How many pupils does Somersham Primary School have?

Somersham Primary School has 303 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Somersham Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Somersham Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023).

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

74% of pupils at Somersham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Somersham Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Somersham Primary School is part of MERIDIAN TRUST.

Where is Somersham Primary School?

Somersham Primary School is located at Parkhall Road, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3EU.

Somersham Primary School

Parkhall Road, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3EU

Outstanding

Inspected 12 September 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

74%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

303

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Somersham Primary School

Somersham Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 303 pupils on roll. It is part of MERIDIAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cambridgeshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 303 / 350 (87%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.3%

Free school meals

5.7%

EAL

5.9%

SEN support

17.2%

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)

74%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.4%

Overall absence

18.9%

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.

14.67

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

20.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

15.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£47,029

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↓ −£517 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£6,158

Spend per pupil

£6,300

Income per pupil

53%

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: Parkhall Road, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3EU
Phone: 01487840412
Head Teacher: Jonathan Clarke
Website: https://www.somershamprimary.co.uk/

Academy Trust

MERIDIAN TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Somersham Primary School?: Somersham Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Somersham Primary School have?: Somersham Primary School has 303 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Somersham Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Somersham Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023).
How does Somersham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 74% of pupils at Somersham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Somersham Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Somersham Primary School is part of MERIDIAN TRUST.
Where is Somersham Primary School?: Somersham Primary School is located at Parkhall Road, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3EU.

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