Best Primary Schools in Cambridgeshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 210 schools across Cambridgeshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

210

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

60.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Histon and Impington Brook Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
🥈	Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥉	St Alban's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
4.	Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
5.	Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
6.	Kimbolton Primary Academy Primary	Good	75	View school
7.	Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
8.	Bewick Bridge Community Primary School Primary	Requires Improvement	73	View school
9.	Earith Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
10.	Brington CofE Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
11.	Kings Hedges Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
12.	Great Staughton Primary Academy Primary	Good	72	View school
13.	Folksworth CofE Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
14.	Thriplow CofE Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
15.	Stapleford Community Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
16.	Hauxton Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
17.	Little Thetford CofE Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
18.	Crosshall Junior School Primary	Good	71	View school
19.	Park Street CofE Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
20.	Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Cambridgeshire?

There are 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire, of which 15 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Cambridgeshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cambridgeshire is Histon and Impington Brook Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Cambridgeshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Cambridgeshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cambridgeshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Cambridgeshire?

7% of primary schools in Cambridgeshire are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 72.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.