Milton Road Primary School, based in Cambridge, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 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.
Milton Road Primary School currently has around 411 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 14.1% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.6%. other white pupils make up about 22.6%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ascham Road, Cambridge, CB4 2BD |
| Website: | www.miltonroadschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01223712333 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Snape |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133930 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 411 |
| Number of Boys: | 206 |
| Number of Girls: | 205 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.60% | 204 |
| Other White | 22.60% | 93 |
| White and Asian | 4.60% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 18 |
| Chinese | 4.10% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 6 |
| Irish | 1.50% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Junior School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Infant School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School French's Road , CB4 3JZ | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 919 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSSC Ascham Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 14 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roger Ascham School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 14 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 76 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 76 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.