The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Miss Deborah Rankin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Isleham Road, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5NL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Fordham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fordham CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fordham CofE Primary School?
Fordham CofE Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fordham CofE Primary School take?
Fordham CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fordham CofE Primary School?
Fordham CofE Primary School is in Ely, CB7 5NL, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fordham CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fordham CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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