Newnham Croft Primary School
URN: 110658 • Cambridge CB3 9JF
Overview
- Name
- Newnham Croft Primary School
- URN
- 110658
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Ferguson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01223508737
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chedworth Street, Cambridge CB3 9JF
Summary
Newnham Croft Primary School is a mixed community school located in Cambridge, serving 222 pupils with a capacity of 230. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and caring environment, where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, self-belief, and resilience. The school's ethos is encapsulated in "The Newnham Code," which promotes kindness, respect, critical thinking, and perseverance among students.
The curriculum at Newnham Croft is designed to engage pupils and support their learning journey. The school places a strong emphasis on phonics and reading, with structured programmes in place to enhance literacy skills. Additionally, the school offers various extra-curricular activities and clubs, providing opportunities for children to explore their interests beyond the classroom.
Newnham Croft also prioritises the well-being of its students, with resources dedicated to mental health and special educational needs. The school actively involves parents through surveys and a Parent Teacher Association, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration in supporting children's education.
The curriculum at Newnham Croft is designed to engage pupils and support their learning journey. The school places a strong emphasis on phonics and reading, with structured programmes in place to enhance literacy skills. Additionally, the school offers various extra-curricular activities and clubs, providing opportunities for children to explore their interests beyond the classroom.
Newnham Croft also prioritises the well-being of its students, with resources dedicated to mental health and special educational needs. The school actively involves parents through surveys and a Parent Teacher Association, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration in supporting children's education.
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Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 230
- Pupils
- 222
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 7.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 222 | 99 | 123 | 230 | 7.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 229 | 108 | 121 | 234 | 8.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 113 | 116 | 238 | 5.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 113 | 116 | 238 | 5.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 219 | 109 | 110 | 240 | 5.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 228 | 118 | 110 | 240 | 4.40 |
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