What is Over Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Over Primary School was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 19/03/2024; read the report for the full judgement and the areas it is developing.

Is Over Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Over Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, for ages 4–11.

Where is Over Primary School?

Over Primary School is in Cambridge, CB24 5PG (Cambridgeshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Over Primary School?

Over Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll.

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Over Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 19/03/2024Ages 4–11208 pupilsDoes not apply

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Cambridge, CB24 5PG

Cambridgeshire

Over Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cambridge, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 208 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 19/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Cambridge can view Over Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Cambridge (CB24 5PG), Over Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 19/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-67%

Expected standard (RWM)-67%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake14.8%

Free school meals14.8%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language6.1%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing95.1%

Attendance95.1%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher22.6

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Cambridge

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Swavesey Primary School1.5 mi Swavesey Village CollegeOutstanding · 1.6 mi Willingham Primary SchoolGood · 1.8 mi Earith Primary SchoolGood · 2.9 mi Hatton Park Primary SchoolGood · 2.6 mi St Helen's Primary SchoolGood · 3.1 mi

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