Cromwell Academy is a primary school in Huntingdon, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cromwell Academy currently has around 233 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.6%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Parkway, Huntingdon, PE29 6JA |
| Website: | www.cromwellacademy.com |
| Telephone: | 01480437830 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louise Worrell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141297 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/05/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 233 |
| Number of Boys: | 117 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 47.60% | 111 |
| Other Mixed | 9.90% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 9.40% | 22 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 19 |
| African | 6.90% | 16 |
| Indian | 5.20% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.90% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 3.00% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Federation Nursery School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Academy Parkway , Hinchingbrooke Park PE29 6JA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Park Primary School Parkway , Hinchingbrooke Park PE29 6JA | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stukeley Meadows Primary School Wertheim Way , PE29 6UH | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Junior School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Infants School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | - not rated | 773 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School St Peter's Road , PE29 7DD | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School St Peter's Road , PE29 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdonshire Regional College California Road , PE29 1BL | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Common Academy American Lane , PE29 1TQ | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Common School American Lane , PE29 1TQ | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School 36 Mayfield Road , Hartford PE29 1NL | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfields Special School Thames Road , PE29 1QW | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.