Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School

URN: 146357 • Cambridge CB25 0LG

Overview

Name
Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School
URN
146357
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Bartley (since 2025)
Telephone
01638741529
Website
Visit
Address
Station Road, Cambridge CB25 0LG

Summary

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School is a mixed, academy sponsor-led primary school located in Cambridge, serving children aged 5 to 11. With a current enrolment of 95 pupils and a capacity of 119, the school is part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust and operates alongside Swaffham Bulbeck Primary School under the leadership of Executive Headteacher Helen Bartley. Both schools maintain their unique identities while collaborating on curriculum development and resources.

The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where children of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. Its core values—compassion, perseverance, peace, respect, and endurance—are integral to the educational experience, encouraging pupils to recognize their own gifts and those of others. The curriculum is designed to engage students and connect learning with home, church, and the wider community.

Swaffham Prior Primary School emphasizes the importance of nurturing self-belief and spirituality, aiming to remove barriers to learning so that every child can thrive. The school encourages strong partnerships with families to support the holistic development of each pupil.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
119
Pupils
95
Boys
45
Girls
50
FSM %
19.10
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 95 45 50 119 19.10
2024-09-11 111 52 59 119 16.20
2023-09-11 105 45 60 119 14.70
2022-09-11 105 45 60 119 14.70
2021-09-11 103 44 59 119 15.50
2020-09-11 104 46 58 119 13.50

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