Welcome to University of Cambridge Primary School
I loved school as a child, and I still love learning now. That’s what we want for every child here: not just to succeed academically, but to find genuine joy in the process of discovery.
We ask one question before any decision: what is best for this child? It guides how we teach, how we support, and how we communicate with families. We hold high expectations for every child, and we make sure those expectations come with the right support to meet them.
None of this works without you. School and home must be partners. We’ll be honest with you, and we’ll ask the same in return.
Our curriculum is shaped by research, not fashion. Compassionate citizenship runs through it — we want children to leave us with strong academic foundations and as thoughtful, ethical people. We draw on work like the Cambridge Primary Review and maintain close ties to the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education — a partnership that keeps us intellectually curious and professionally rigorous. We train new teachers, host researchers, and contribute to national conversations about what excellent education looks like.
Collaboration is central to how we work — with other schools, researchers and practitioners, sharing what we discover and staying open to challenge. We use Lesson Study — a model of teacher development rooted in careful observation, shared planning and collective refinement — to continuously improve our practice. Teaching here is never a solo endeavour.
Our team reflect that commitment. They are published authors, podcasters, and contributors to educational research. They present at conferences, lead professional development beyond our school, and bring that learning back into our classrooms. I am proud to work alongside them.
I hope you’ll come and see us. I’d be glad to show you around.
Mr Rob Drane Headteacher