Fen Ditton Primary School
URN: 110605 • Cambridge CB5 8SZ
Overview
- Name
- Fen Ditton Primary School
- URN
- 110605
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Askew (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Horningsea Road, Cambridge CB5 8SZ
Summary
Fen Ditton Primary School is a community school located in Cambridge, serving a mixed-gender population of 167 pupils, with a capacity for 175. The school is part of the Anglian Learning Multi Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. The leadership team is headed by Executive Headteacher Mrs. Emily Thompson, who emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in the school’s ethos.
The curriculum at Fen Ditton is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on core subjects such as English and Maths, as well as a variety of foundation subjects including Science, History, and Art. The school also prioritizes the mental health and wellbeing of its students, offering support through various programs and initiatives. Additional resources such as the Pupil Premium and SEND provisions are in place to ensure that all students receive the support they need to thrive.
Fen Ditton Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing numerous opportunities for involvement through events, forums, and a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTFA). The school’s commitment to communication is reflected in its informative website and social media presence, encouraging parents to stay connected and informed about school activities and developments.
The curriculum at Fen Ditton is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on core subjects such as English and Maths, as well as a variety of foundation subjects including Science, History, and Art. The school also prioritizes the mental health and wellbeing of its students, offering support through various programs and initiatives. Additional resources such as the Pupil Premium and SEND provisions are in place to ensure that all students receive the support they need to thrive.
Fen Ditton Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing numerous opportunities for involvement through events, forums, and a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTFA). The school’s commitment to communication is reflected in its informative website and social media presence, encouraging parents to stay connected and informed about school activities and developments.
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Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 167
- Boys
- 89
- Girls
- 78
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 167 | 89 | 78 | 175 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 167 | 89 | 78 | 175 | 15.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 167 | 89 | 78 | 175 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 167 | 89 | 78 | 175 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 167 | 89 | 78 | 175 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 167 | 89 | 78 | 175 | 15.60 |
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