Godmanchester Community Academy, based in Huntingdon, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 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.
Godmanchester Community Academy currently has around 414 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 16.9% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.5%).
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: | Park Lane, Huntingdon, PE29 2AG |
| Website: | http://www.godmanchestercommunity.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01480375115 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Fielden Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138029 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/06/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 414 |
| Number of Boys: | 222 |
| Number of Girls: | 192 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.50% | 325 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 29 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 12 |
| African | 2.90% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godmanchester Community Academy Park Lane , Godmanchester PE29 2AG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godmanchester Primary School Park Lane , Godmanchester PE29 2AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School London Road , Godmanchester PE29 2WW | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godmanchester Bridge Academy 2 Butcher Drive , PE29 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Infant and Preschool Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School St Peter's Road , PE29 7DD | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School St Peter's Road , PE29 7DD | 3out of 4 | 2,263 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 | 2,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School 36 Mayfield Road , Hartford PE29 1NL | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Common Academy American Lane , PE29 1TQ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Common School American Lane , PE29 1TQ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Learner Centre School Lane , Hartford PE29 1XX | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Springfields Special School Thames Road , PE29 1QW | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.