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
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.
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.
Useful links
- 2024 - 2025 Summer1 Newsletter (download)
- 2024 - 2025 Summer 2 Newsletter (download)
- 2024 - 2025 Spring 2 Newsletter (download)
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- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
- Log in (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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