What is The Galfrid School's Ofsted rating?

The Galfrid School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/10/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is The Galfrid School a primary or secondary school?

The Galfrid School is a primary school in Cambridge, for ages 4–11.

Where is The Galfrid School?

The Galfrid School is in Cambridge, CB5 8ND (Cambridgeshire local authority).

How many pupils attend The Galfrid School?

The Galfrid School has around 248 pupils on roll.

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The Galfrid School

Goodgraded 17/10/2023Ages 4–11248 pupils

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Cambridge, CB5 8ND

Cambridgeshire

The Galfrid School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cambridge, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 248 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/10/2023, The Galfrid School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Cambridge can view The Galfrid School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Cambridge (CB5 8ND), The Galfrid 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 & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 17/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Reading scaled score

Maths scaled score

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

Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average

Expected standard (RWM)64%

England avg 59%

Higher standard (RWM)11%

England avg 7%

Reading scaled score104

100 = expected standard

Maths scaled score105

100 = expected standard

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake44.1%

Free school meals44.1%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language20.4%

England avg 18.8%

Places filled37%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing92.2%

Attendance92.2%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher16.7

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence26.3%

England avg 14.3%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Cambridge

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The Fields Nursery SchoolGood · 0.1 mi St Philip's CofE Aided Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi St Bede's Inter-Church SchoolOutstanding · 1.3 mi Fen Ditton Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi Ridgefield Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 mi Coleridge Community CollegeGood · 1.2 mi

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