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Cavalry Primary School

Cavalry Drive, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9EQ

Good

Inspected 5 June 2024

Good
Ofsted
54%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
405
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Cavalry Primary School

Cavalry Primary School is an academy converter in March, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 405 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cambridgeshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
405 / 420 (96%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
5 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

30.2%
Free school meals
14%
EAL
3.5%
SEN support
18.3%
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)

54%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
102
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.4%
Overall absence
15.1%
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.

16.4
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24
24.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24
27.66
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24
£45,104
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£234 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
5.7% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
2.6
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -2.4 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.

£6,560
Spend per pupil
£7,173
Income per pupil
40%
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
Cavalry Drive, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9EQ
Phone
01354652814
Headteacher
Sarah Edwards

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cavalry Primary School?
Cavalry Primary School is an academy converter in March, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Cavalry Primary School have?
Cavalry Primary School has 405 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Cavalry Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cavalry Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).
How does Cavalry Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
54% of pupils at Cavalry Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Cavalry Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Cavalry Primary School is part of THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Cavalry Primary School?
Cavalry Primary School is located at Cavalry Drive, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9EQ.

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