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.

Cambridgeshire has 210 primary schools, of which 10 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 186 rated Good — 93% of primary schools in Cambridgeshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Histon and Impington Park Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 67 schools in Cambridgeshire. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Cambridgeshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

210
Total schools
10
Outstanding
5%
Outstanding rate
60.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
🥈 Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Ditton Lodge Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
4. Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
5. Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
6. Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
7. Bewick Bridge Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
8. Somersham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
9. University of Cambridge Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
10. Ermine Street Church Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. Kimbolton Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
12. Newnham Croft Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
13. The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby
Primary
 Good 81 View school
14. Clarkson Infants School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Yaxley Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Spring Meadow Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Linton CofE Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Ridgefield Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 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 10 (5%) 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 Park 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?
5% of primary schools in Cambridgeshire are rated Outstanding and 89% 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.