The Bellbird Primary School
URN: 135132 • Cambridge CB22 3GB
Overview
- Name
- The Bellbird Primary School
- URN
- 135132
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Puxley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01223833216
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Link Road, Cambridge CB22 3GB
Summary
The Bellbird Primary School, located in Sawston, Cambridge, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 410 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a safe and creative learning environment where children can develop intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. The ethos of the school centres around empowering students to achieve their individual potential while promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and determination.
The curriculum at The Bellbird is designed to provide balanced and engaging learning opportunities, ensuring that each child is prepared for the next stage of their education. The school community plays a vital role in this process, encouraging inclusivity and celebrating diversity. The Bellbird aims to inspire curiosity and kindness among its pupils, helping them to grow into confident and independent individuals.
Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children's education, with opportunities for engagement throughout the school year. The school’s motto, “Soaring to Success,” reflects its commitment to supporting every child in their learning journey. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at The Bellbird is designed to provide balanced and engaging learning opportunities, ensuring that each child is prepared for the next stage of their education. The school community plays a vital role in this process, encouraging inclusivity and celebrating diversity. The Bellbird aims to inspire curiosity and kindness among its pupils, helping them to grow into confident and independent individuals.
Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children's education, with opportunities for engagement throughout the school year. The school’s motto, “Soaring to Success,” reflects its commitment to supporting every child in their learning journey. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
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- Term Dates (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
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 410
- Boys
- 191
- Girls
- 219
- FSM %
- 16.10
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 410 | 191 | 219 | 420 | 16.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 415 | 192 | 223 | 420 | 14.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 402 | 181 | 221 | 420 | 16.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 402 | 181 | 221 | 420 | 16.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 391 | 189 | 202 | 420 | 13.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 364 | 179 | 185 | 420 | 10.20 |
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