Cottenham Primary School
URN: 110604 • Cambridge CB24 8TA
Overview
- Name
- Cottenham Primary School
- URN
- 110604
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Kilsby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01954250227
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lambs Lane, Cambridge CB24 8TA
Summary
Cottenham Primary School is a mixed community school located in Cambridge, with a current enrolment of 480 pupils and a capacity of 600. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where all children can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school emphasizes inclusion, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or needs, is equipped to succeed in their educational journey.
The school offers a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to enhance learning across various subjects and promote essential virtues. This curriculum is complemented by a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and trips that enrich the students' educational experience. Cottenham Primary also prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring that students feel secure and supported throughout their time at the school.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various initiatives, including volunteering and attending events. The school provides resources and information to assist families, including guidance on special educational needs and access to free school meals. For more details, parents can visit the school's website at www.cottenhamprimary.co.uk.
The school offers a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to enhance learning across various subjects and promote essential virtues. This curriculum is complemented by a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and trips that enrich the students' educational experience. Cottenham Primary also prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring that students feel secure and supported throughout their time at the school.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various initiatives, including volunteering and attending events. The school provides resources and information to assist families, including guidance on special educational needs and access to free school meals. For more details, parents can visit the school's website at www.cottenhamprimary.co.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 480
- Boys
- 253
- Girls
- 227
- FSM %
- 19.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 480 | 253 | 227 | 600 | 19.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 481 | 259 | 222 | 600 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 484 | 238 | 246 | 600 | 17.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 484 | 238 | 246 | 600 | 17.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 502 | 245 | 257 | 630 | 14.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 534 | 259 | 275 | 630 | 11.20 |
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