Official figures · Absence
Schools in Cambridge by overall absence
50 schools with a published Overall absence figure in Cambridge. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barton CofE VA Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.4% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 2 | Meadow Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 3.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 3 | Stapleford Community Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 3.6% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 4 | Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 3.7% | 2023/24 | Inadequate | |
| 5 | Bewick Bridge Community Primary School Primary · Community school | 3.8% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 6 | University of Cambridge Primary School Primary · Free schools | 3.8% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 7 | Bourn CofE Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 4.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 8 | The Bellbird Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 9 | Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 10 | Haslingfield Endowed Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 11 | Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 12 | William Westley Church of England VC Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 13 | Willingham Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 14 | Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 15 | Burwell Village College (Primary) Primary · Community school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 16 | Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 17 | Girton Glebe Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 18 | Fen Drayton Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 19 | Fulbourn Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 20 | Meridian Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.5% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 21 | Milton Road Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.5% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 22 | Histon and Impington Brook Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 23 | Swavesey Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.7% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 24 | Monkfield Park Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.7% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 25 | Histon and Impington Park Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 26 | Cottenham Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 27 | The Icknield Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 28 | Great Abington Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 29 | Waterbeach Community Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 30 | Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 31 | Milton Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 32 | Over Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Requires improvement | |
| 33 | Mayfield Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 34 | Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 35 | Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 36 | Caldecote Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 37 | Trumpington Park Primary School Primary · Free schools | 5.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 38 | Bar Hill Community Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 5.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 39 | Pendragon Community Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 40 | St Matthew's Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 41 | St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Needs attention | |
| 42 | Oakington CofE Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 43 | Linton CofE Infant School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 44 | Linton Heights Junior School Primary · Academy converter | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 45 | Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Requires improvement | |
| 46 | Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 47 | Chesterton Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 48 | Arbury Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 49 | Duxford Church of England Community Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 50 | The Spinney Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Expected standard |
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