The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 149
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Benita Sherrington
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Downham Feoffees Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downham Feoffees Primary Academy?
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy currently has 149 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downham Feoffees Primary Academy take?
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downham Feoffees Primary Academy?
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is in Ely, CB6 2ST, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downham Feoffees Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Downham Feoffees Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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