The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 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
- 323
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Miss Georgina Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Witchford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2HQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School currently has 323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School take?
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is in Ely, CB6 2HQ, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School have a sixth form?
No, The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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