Robert Arkenstall Primary School, based in Ely, provides primary education, 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.
Robert Arkenstall Primary School currently has around 286 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.8% boys and 54.2% girls. Around 16.8% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.9%).
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: | Camping Close, Ely, CB6 3UA |
| Website: | www.robertarkenstall.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01353740253 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Bonney |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110635 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 286 |
| Number of Boys: | 131 |
| Number of Girls: | 155 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.90% | 237 |
| Other White | 5.20% | 15 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 6 |
| Irish | 1.40% | 4 |
| African | 1.00% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Arkenstall Primary School Camping Close , High Street CB6 3UA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilburton CofE Primary School Carpond Lane , Wilburton CB6 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour School Station Road , Wilburton CB6 3RR | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Manor Special School Station Road , Wilburton CB6 3RR | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Harbour School Station Road , Wilburton CB6 3RR | 2out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.