Shirley Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Nuffield Road Chesterton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1TF |
| Phone | 01223712252 |
| Reference Number | 110663 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 348 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.7%
Girls: 52.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 26 | 49 |
| 2 | 16 | 33 | 49 |
| 3 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| 4 | 32 | 18 | 50 |
| 5 | 24 | 34 | 58 |
| 6 | 20 | 26 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.8% |
| White, Other | 10.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Indian | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-04-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-03-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-01-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-02-04 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-11-12 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-01-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Chesterton Primary School
Green End Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1RW |
0.3 miles |
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The Grove Primary School
Campkin Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2NB |
0.83 miles |
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Colleges Nursery School
Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2LD |
0.97 miles |
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Kings Hedges Primary School
Northfield Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2HU |
1.03 miles |
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King's Hedges Nursery School
Northfield Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 2HU |
1.03 miles |
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Fen Ditton Primary School
Horningsea Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SZ |
1.04 miles |
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Milton Road Primary School
Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD |
1.07 miles |
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The Galfrid School
Galfrid Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8ND |
1.22 miles |
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The Fields Nursery School
Galfrid Road, Cambridge, CB5 8ND |
1.26 miles |
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Arbury Primary School
Carlton Way, Arbury Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2DE |
1.28 miles |
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St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JX |
1.35 miles |
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Brunswick Nursery School
Young Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LZ |
1.36 miles |
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Milton Church of England Primary School
Humphries Way, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DL |
1.41 miles |
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Marleigh Primary Academy
Marleigh Avenue, Cambridge, CB5 8BG |
1.5 miles |
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St Matthew's Primary School
19 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2LD |
1.57 miles |
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Orchard Park Community Primary School
Ringfort Road, Orchard Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GR |
1.6 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Frenchs Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3JZ |
1.63 miles |
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Park Street CofE Primary School
Lower Park Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AR |
1.68 miles |
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St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
2 Vinery Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DR |
1.69 miles |
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Mayfield Primary School
Warwick Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3HN |
1.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
1 High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NQ |
0.82 miles |
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North Cambridge Academy
Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF |
0.87 miles |
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Cambridge Regional College
Science Park Campus, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2QT |
0.98 miles |
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Castle School, Cambridge
Courtney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2EE |
1.21 miles |
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Chesterton Community College
Gilbert Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY |
1.4 miles |
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Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
42-44 High Street, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DF |
1.42 miles |
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Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1EH |
1.71 miles |
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Cambridge Maths School
119 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2AZ |
1.84 miles |
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Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
89 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2AW |
2 miles |
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Sancton Wood School
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2.06 miles |
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The Cavendish School
Park Drive, Impington, CB24 9LY |
2.06 miles |
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Impington Village College
New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LX |
2.13 miles |
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St. Andrew's College Cambridge
13 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JB |
2.2 miles |
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The Stephen Perse Foundation
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2.23 miles |
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Coleridge Community College
Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3RJ |
2.23 miles |
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Hope Tree School
Nursery House, Manor Farm, Impington, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NG |
2.25 miles |
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The Leys School
Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 7AD |
2.29 miles |
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Heritage School
17 - 19 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE |
2.29 miles |
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St Mary's School
Bateman Street, cambridge, CB2 1LY |
2.34 miles |
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Mander Portman Woodward
3-4 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE |
2.35 miles |