Best 3 Primary schools in Cambridge – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: University of Cambridge Primary School (Primary) in Cambridge; St Alban's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Cambridge; St Laurence Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares University of Cambridge Primary School, St Alban's Catholic Primary School and St Laurence Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and free schools and academy converter type located around Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (University of Cambridge Primary School), published Sep 2018. The lowest is 2 (St Laurence Catholic Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Laurence Catholic Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,100, typical FSM 15–20%, range 0–5%–35–40%; all within the Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	University of Cambridge Primary School CB3 0QZ	St Alban's Catholic Primary School CB2 1EN	St Laurence Catholic Primary School CB4 2JX
Phase / Type	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0QZ	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EN	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2JX
Latest Ofsted	1 7 Sep 2018	1 11 Dec 2014	2 10 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	669	210	315
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cambridgeshire (873)	Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust	Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website	universityprimaryschool.org.uk	www.stalbans.cambs.sch.uk	www.stlaurence.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone	01223792440	01223712148	01223712227
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

University of Cambridge Primary School

CB3 0QZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 0QZ
Ofsted: 1 7 Sep 2018
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: universityprimaryschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01223792440

St Alban's Catholic Primary School

CB2 1EN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 1EN
Ofsted: 1 11 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.stalbans.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01223712148

St Laurence Catholic Primary School

CB4 2JX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB4 2JX
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.stlaurence.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01223712227

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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