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The Spinney Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 28/11/2023Ages 4–11187 pupilsDoes not apply
Cambridge, CB1 9PB
Cambridgeshire

The Spinney Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cambridge, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 187 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 28/11/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Cambridge can view The Spinney Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Cambridge (CB1 9PB), The Spinney 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 28/11/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals9.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language42.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in CambridgeSee the full area report for CB1 9PB