Fen Ditton Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Fen Ditton Primary School currently has around 167 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Horningsea Road, Cambridge, CB5 8SZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Askew |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110605 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 175 |
| Number of Pupils: | 167 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 78 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fen Ditton Primary School Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton CB5 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Ditton Primary School Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton CB5 8SZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marleigh Primary Academy Marleigh Avenue , CB5 8BG | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Community VA Junior School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 42-44 High Street , Milton CB24 6DF | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rees Thomas Special School Downhams Lane , CB4 1YB | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.