Harston and Newton Community Primary School
URN: 110612 • Cambridge CB22 7PX
Overview
- Name
- Harston and Newton Community Primary School
- URN
- 110612
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Siobhan Rouse (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- High Street, Cambridge CB22 7PX
Summary
Harston and Newton Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in the village of Harston, Cambridge. Established in 1877, the school serves a close-knit community and currently accommodates 110 pupils, with a capacity for 125. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where respect, friendship, and caring are central to its ethos.
The curriculum focuses on developing essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while also encouraging creativity and physical education. The school offers a range of activities, including music, arts, and sports, alongside specialist support for children with special educational needs. With seven classrooms, a Pre-school, and outdoor facilities including a swimming pool, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
Harston and Newton Community Primary School values strong partnerships with parents and encourages family involvement in school life. The headteacher, Siobhan Rouse, emphasizes the importance of mutual support and respect within the school community, ensuring that every child is valued and has the opportunity to thrive.
The curriculum focuses on developing essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while also encouraging creativity and physical education. The school offers a range of activities, including music, arts, and sports, alongside specialist support for children with special educational needs. With seven classrooms, a Pre-school, and outdoor facilities including a swimming pool, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
Harston and Newton Community Primary School values strong partnerships with parents and encourages family involvement in school life. The headteacher, Siobhan Rouse, emphasizes the importance of mutual support and respect within the school community, ensuring that every child is valued and has the opportunity to thrive.
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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
- 125
- Pupils
- 110
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 55
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 110 | 55 | 55 | 125 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 110 | 55 | 55 | 125 | 18.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 65 | 58 | 125 | 16.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 65 | 58 | 175 | 16.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 134 | 65 | 69 | 175 | 16.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 135 | 67 | 68 | 175 | 11.90 |
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