St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School currently has around 227 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 31.3% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.8%. unclassified pupils make up about 17.2% , followed by other white at 14.1%
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: | 2 Vinery Way, Cambridge, CB1 3DR |
| Website: | www.stphilips.cambs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01223508707 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Clare Hetherington |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110840 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/11/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 227 |
| Number of Boys: | 112 |
| Number of Girls: | 115 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.80% | 88 |
| Unclassified | 17.20% | 39 |
| Other White | 14.10% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 8.40% | 19 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.30% | 12 |
| Indian | 3.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 6 |
| African | 2.20% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 5 |
| Irish | 1.80% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedley Infant School Malta Road , CB1 3PZ | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Romsey Junior School Coleridge Road , CB1 3PH | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RL | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Junior School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | - not rated | 972 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Muslim Secondary School CQC, Radegund Road , CB1 3RH | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cambridge School of Languages 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Colette's Preparatory School Manor Farm Road , CB3 0RX | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.