Best 3 Primary schools in East Cambridgeshire – comparison

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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: Spring Meadow Infant School (Primary) in Ely; Burwell Village College (Primary) (Primary) in Cambridge; Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Spring Meadow Infant School, Burwell Village College (Primary) and Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Ely, Cambridgeshire and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Spring Meadow Infant School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Spring Meadow Infant School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–35–40%; all within the The Diocese of Ely Multi-academy Trust trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Spring Meadow Infant School CB7 4RB	Burwell Village College (Primary) CB25 0DU	Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School CB25 0LX
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4RB	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 0DU	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 0LX
Latest Ofsted	2 1 May 2024	2 25 Apr 2024	2 29 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	180	450	94
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cambridgeshire (873)	Cambridgeshire (873)	The Diocese of Ely Multi-academy Trust
Website	www.springmeadowschool.cambs.sch.uk	burwellvillageprimary.co.uk	theswaffhams.demat.org.uk
Telephone	01353664742	01638613103	01223811595
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Spring Meadow Infant School

CB7 4RB

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4RB
Ofsted: 2 1 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: www.springmeadowschool.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01353664742

Burwell Village College (Primary)

CB25 0DU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB25 0DU
Ofsted: 2 25 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: burwellvillageprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01638613103

Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School

CB25 0LX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB25 0LX
Ofsted: 2 29 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Ely Multi-academy Trust
Website: theswaffhams.demat.org.uk
Telephone: 01223811595

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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