Ridgefield Primary School

URN: 133311 • Cambridge CB1 3RL

Overview

Name
Ridgefield Primary School
URN
133311
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
The City of Cambridge Education Foundation
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher Axten-Higgs (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01223712418
Website
Visit
Address
Radegund Road, Cambridge CB1 3RL

Summary

Ridgefield Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, with a current enrolment of 226 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports the educational and personal development of its students. It offers a nursery with funded sessions for 3 and 4-year-olds, ensuring early years education is accessible to families.

The school emphasises a strong ethos and values, focusing on fostering a sense of community and belonging among students. Ridgefield Primary encourages active participation through initiatives such as the School Council and various events, including Sports Day. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils.

Parents can stay informed through regular newsletters and updates on the school’s website, which also provides essential information regarding school lunches and upcoming events. For any inquiries, the school encourages communication via email, ensuring a streamlined approach to parent engagement.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
The City of Cambridge Education Foundation
Capacity
210
Pupils
226
Boys
102
Girls
124
FSM %
21.20
Open date
2002-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 226 102 124 210 21.20
2024-09-11 232 101 131 210 25.40
2023-09-11 226 104 122 210 24.30
2022-09-11 226 104 122 210 24.30
2021-09-11 245 120 125 210 23.70
2020-09-11 240 129 111 210 21.30

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