Willingham Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
342
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(14/06/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
44%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Willingham
Cambridge
CB24 5LE
01954283030

School Description

Leaders have high expectations for every pupil’s academic success. They place equally high importance on pupils’ wider development. Pupils are proud of their school and of their achievements. Pupils benefit from staff’s determination for each child to succeed. Pupils’ behaviour is a strength of the school. Pupils know how to behave because staff manage pupils’ behaviour very well with consistent strategies. Bullying rarely happens, and pupils know that if it were to happen, staff would resolve the issue. Everyone understands the clear routines and expectations. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere in lessons and around school. Pupils are respectful, considerate and polite. As one pupil stated, reflecting the views of many, ‘We treat everyone like they belong here and how we would want to be treated.’ Pupils feel safe and cared for in the school. The achievements of individuals, groups and classes are celebrated publicly. The school offers a range of experiences for pupils beyond the classroom, such as a trip to Verulamium and the theatre. Regular visits and visitors to school enhance pupils’ experience and inspire their love of learning. There is a wide variety of after-school clubs. Pupils are well prepared for their future lives.

Willingham Primary School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

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"> Willingham Primary was once a thriving school but, in my opinion, there are now issues and it requires improvement. Poor management and many basics are not instilled into the children.
“improvement needed”

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"> As a parent who has spent many years involved in all aspects of this school (from committees to parent helper ), I have been disappointed in the way things have gone since the arrival of the new Head. The staff turnover has been high and the feel of a community school has been lost. With 'Requires Improvement' at the latest Ofsted (2016) there are many issues which I feel will only be possible with a change in management. It has been a great school in the past.
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>72, "strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>28, "strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>91, "no"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 148 responses up to 29-06-2023

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