Godmanchester Bridge Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 2 Butcher Drive Godmanchester Cambridgeshire PE29 2NL |
| Phone | 01480276599 |
| Reference Number | 141690 |
Godmanchester Bridge Academy is performing well, maintaining the effective standards observed in its previous inspection in 2019. The school fosters a caring environment where pupils feel safe and happy, allowing them to engage positively in their learning. High expectations for academic achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics, contribute to pupils generally realizing their potential. Although there are notable strengths, there are areas for improvement, particularly in writing and the connection of the wider curriculum to local contexts. The school has developed a strong therapeutic behavior policy and works effectively with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), providing appropriate support that contributes to a positive learning atmosphere. Additionally, the school actively engages with the community and emphasizes personal growth through various extracurricular activities. Nevertheless, while the school is making strides in enriching the curriculum, there is still work needed to deepen pupils' knowledge and enhance the quality of their writing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 260 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.69%
Girls: 47.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 | 53 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 4 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.3% |
| White, Other | 10.8% |
| African | 6.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupils' achievement in reading and mathematics.
- Strong support for pupils' emotional well-being and behavior.
- Engaging and ambitious curriculum developed in collaboration with the trust.
- Effective targeted support for pupils learning to read, especially those with SEND.
- Active community engagement and opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not consistently develop their writing to the depth they are capable of.
- The wider curriculum is not yet consistently linked to local context, affecting depth of knowledge.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 10 | 1 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | -2.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 26 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Anne's CofE Primary School
London Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2WW |
0.28 miles |
|
Godmanchester Community Academy
Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2AG |
0.85 miles |
|
Hartford Infant and Preschool
Mayfield Crescent, Hartford, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1UL |
1.74 miles |
|
Hartford Junior School
Mayfield Crescent, Hartford, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1UL |
1.76 miles |
|
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School
Ambury Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1AD |
1.95 miles |
|
Huntingdon Primary School
Ambury Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1AD |
1.95 miles |
|
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Buttsgrove Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1PE |
2.17 miles |
|
Stukeley Meadows Primary School
Wertheim Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6UH |
2.24 miles |
|
Houghton Primary School
Chapel Lane, Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AY |
2.24 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School
Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7LA |
2.31 miles |
|
Cromwell Academy
Parkway, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6JA |
2.41 miles |
|
Offord Primary School
Millers Close, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5SB |
2.77 miles |
|
Hemingford Grey Primary School
St Ives Road, Hemingford Grey, St. Ives Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9DU |
2.9 miles |
|
Brampton Village Primary School
The Green, Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4RF |
3.04 miles |
|
Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School
Cambridge Square, Wyton-on-the-Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2JB |
3.11 miles |
|
Thorndown Primary School
Hill Rise, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6SE |
3.58 miles |
|
Buckden CofE Primary School
School Lane, Buckden, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TT |
3.77 miles |
|
Westfield Junior School
Ramsey Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5RG |
3.91 miles |
|
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
Pig Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5QT |
4 miles |
|
Wheatfields Primary School
Nene Way, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3WF |
4.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Spring Common Academy
American Lane, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1TQ |
1.86 miles |
|
Hinchingbrooke School
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN |
2 miles |
|
St Peter's School
St Peter's Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DD |
2.13 miles |
|
Aurora Fairway School
High Leys, St Ives, PE27 6AL |
3.44 miles |
|
St Ivo Academy
High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6RR |
3.53 miles |
|
Papworth Hall School
Ermine Street South, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3RD |
4.77 miles |
|
Prestley Wood Academy
Windsor Road, Alconbury Weald, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4BL |
4.85 miles |