Downham Feoffees Primary Academy

About Downham Feoffees Primary Academy

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 149 pupils on roll. It is part of MERIDIAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

149 / 210 (71%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 February 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Main Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST

Phone

01353699325

Head Teacher

Christopher Axten-Higgs

Website

www.downhamfeoffees.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downham Feoffees Primary Academy?

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Downham Feoffees Primary Academy have?

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy has 149 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Downham Feoffees Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022).

How does Downham Feoffees Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Downham Feoffees Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is part of MERIDIAN TRUST.

Where is Downham Feoffees Primary Academy?

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is located at Main Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST.