Great Abington Primary School

URN: 110611 • Cambridge CB21 6AE

Overview

Name
Great Abington Primary School
URN
110611
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Guy Underwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01223891362
Website
Visit
Address
High Street, Cambridge CB21 6AE

Summary

Great Abington Primary School is a mixed community school located in Cambridge, with a current enrolment of 130 pupils and a capacity of 140. The school is dedicated to fostering a values-based environment that encourages curiosity and challenge among its students. With a strong focus on individual learning needs, the experienced teaching staff adapt their methods to ensure that each pupil can achieve their personal academic and pastoral goals.

The school operates five mixed-age classes and offers 20 places in Reception each year, maintaining a discreet Year 6 class size of no more than 20 pupils to prepare them effectively for the next stage of education. Great Abington is also recognized for its commitment to outdoor learning and has become a Tall Trees ambassador school, reflecting its innovative approach to education.

Community engagement is a key aspect of Great Abington, with strong support from parents and a collaborative relationship with local childcare services. The school prioritizes child protection and safeguarding, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
140
Pupils
130
Boys
80
Girls
50
FSM %
20.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 130 80 50 140 20.80
2024-09-11 133 80 53 140 20.30
2023-09-11 137 78 59 140 13.90
2022-09-11 137 78 59 140 13.90
2021-09-11 140 83 57 140 12.10
2020-09-11 136 76 60 139 8.10

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