Girton Glebe Primary School

In 2024-25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, just above England's 60%. The school stands out more at the top end: 13% reached the higher standard, against 8% nationally. The trend is uneven, with 64% in 2022-23, 67% in 2023-24 and 61% in 2024-25. With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures noticeably.

The school's website says outcomes are "exceptionally strong" and describes plans to become an IB World School, launching the Primary Years Programme from September 2024. These are the school's own claims and are not reflected in the official data summarised here.

What Ofsted found

The school was rated Good overall and in every area at its inspection on 13 and 14 September 2022, its first since joining the Eastern Learning Alliance trust in 2020. Inspectors described an "ambitious curriculum" taught in small steps, teachers with strong subject knowledge, and a consistent approach to early reading. They found that pupils with SEND are well supported and achieving well, and that behaviour is "harmonious".

The report also recorded significant leadership and staff changes since October 2021, and noted that a small but significant number of parents wanted "more stability in staffing". Ofsted asked leaders to keep checking that the recently revised curriculum is being remembered, and to give governors more detailed information on behaviour and attendance so they can challenge leaders properly.

How it compares nearby

Nearby schools vary widely. Histon and Impington Brook Primary (1.5 miles) had 90% of pupils meeting the expected standard, Oakington CofE Primary (1.7 miles) 72% and University of Cambridge Primary (1.6 miles) 71%. St Laurence Catholic Primary (1.6 miles) was at 63% and Mayfield Primary (1.5 miles) at 58%, while Orchard Park Community Primary (1.4 miles) was at 41%. Girton Glebe's 61% sits in the middle of this group, though its higher-standard figure is well above England.

Who it may suit

Girton Glebe may suit families in the Girton area who want a small village school with an inclusive approach and a solid record for pupils with SEND. Because the inspection is from 2022, parents should ask what has changed since, how stable staffing is now, and how the school plans to lift its expected-standard results. The school's website says visits are welcomed.

May suit: Families in and around Girton looking for a small, inclusive village primary with above-average rates of pupils reaching the higher standard at KS2.

Drafted with the help of AI tools from our research notes and the sources above, then checked and edited by EduNavigate Research Team before publishing.