High Street, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AE
10 simple reasons to choose Great Abington Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Great Abington, Cambridge.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Great Abington Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Cambridge and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 23.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Linton College or Sawston Village College. 10% go on to academically selective private & state schools.
Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Primary Science Quality Mark Gilt accreditation. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Latin. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Great Abington Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Landmark International School, Infants & Juniors (6.6 miles); Oaks International School (7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy (5.4 miles); Ashdon Primary School (6.4 miles); Fulbourn Primary School (6.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Cambridge International School (1.5 miles); Landmark International School (6.6 miles); The Perse School, Upper School (6.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Linton Village College (2.5 miles); Sawston Village College (4.5 miles); Hills Road Sixth Form College (7.2 miles).