The Galfrid School is a primary school in Cambridge, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
The Galfrid School currently has around 248 pupils on roll, which is about 55% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 47.2% 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 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.2%. other white pupils make up about 10.9%
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: | Galfrid Road, Cambridge, CB5 8ND |
| Website: | https://www.thegalfridschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01223603787 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Macfie |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146515 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 451 |
| Number of Pupils: | 248 |
| Number of Boys: | 135 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.20% | 122 |
| Other White | 10.90% | 27 |
| Bangladeshi | 9.30% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 6.00% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 10 |
| African | 4.00% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Meadows Primary School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Junior School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Infant School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | 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 | 2,081 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,555 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 | 2,012 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge School of Languages 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Muslim Secondary School CQC, Radegund Road , CB1 3RH | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Colette's Preparatory School Manor Farm Road , CB3 0RX | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.