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Cottenham Primary School

Lambs Lane, Cambridge, CB24 8TA
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Cottenham Primary School
Cambridge, CB24 8TA
480 Pupils
600 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
19.20% FSM %
253 Boys
227 Girls
About Cottenham Primary School

Cottenham Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 480 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: James Kilsby.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cambridgeshire
Region East of England
Administrative District South Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary Constituency Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Ward Cottenham
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074546
URN 110604
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Simon Gibbons Chair of Governors 14/09/2021 09/11/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Elisabeth Stevens Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 24/04/2017 — N/A
Alexandra Addyman Governor 22/11/2022 21/11/2026 Elected by parents
Martin Brammah Governor 22/11/2022 21/11/2026 Elected by parents
Lettie Buxton Governor 07/12/2023 06/12/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Reverend Lynda Davies Governor 17/05/2021 16/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ruth Fairbairn Governor 21/11/2023 20/11/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Frances Halls Governor 14/11/2016 13/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr James Kilsby Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Leonie Meyer Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Nicholas Palmer Governor 22/11/2022 21/11/2026 Elected by parents
Kate Redman Governor 13/09/2021 12/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Cottenham Village College
0.62 km • Cambridge
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The Centre School
0.62 km • Cambridge
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Histon and Impington Park Primary School
3.27 km • Cambridge
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Northstowe Learning Community
3.56 km • Cambridge
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The Martin Bacon Academy
3.58 km • Northstowe
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Hope Tree School
3.72 km • Cambridgeshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cottenham Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
Cottenham Primary School has 480 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
Cottenham Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Cottenham Primary School is Mr James Kilsby.
Cottenham Primary School is at Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TA, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Cottenham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cottenham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Kilsby
Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TA
01954250227
www.cottenhamprimary.co.uk/
Location
CB24 8TA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 110604
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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