Compare Histon and Impington Park Primary School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School and University of Cambridge Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Histon and Impington Park Primary School (Primary) in Cambridge; St Alban's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Cambridge; University of Cambridge Primary School (Primary) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Histon and Impington Park Primary School, St Alban's Catholic Primary School and University of Cambridge Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Histon and Impington Park Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Histon and Impington Park Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,300, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as MERIDIAN TRUST and Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Histon and Impington Park Primary School CB24 9AQ	St Alban's Catholic Primary School CB2 1EN	University of Cambridge Primary School CB3 0QZ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Free schools
Location	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9AQ	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EN	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0QZ
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Jul 2024	1 11 Dec 2014	1 7 Sep 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	210	669
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	MERIDIAN TRUST	Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust	Cambridgeshire (873)
Website	www.parkprimary.co.uk	www.stalbans.cambs.sch.uk	universityprimaryschool.org.uk
Telephone	01223568826	01223712148	01223792440
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Histon and Impington Park Primary School

CB24 9AQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 9AQ
Ofsted: 1 18 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MERIDIAN TRUST
Website: www.parkprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01223568826

St Alban's Catholic Primary School

CB2 1EN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 1EN
Ofsted: 1 11 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.stalbans.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01223712148

University of Cambridge Primary School

CB3 0QZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 0QZ
Ofsted: 1 7 Sep 2018
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: universityprimaryschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01223792440

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.