The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

About The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a voluntary controlled school in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 323 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

323 / 315 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 October 2024

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 2HQ

Phone

01353662436

Headteacher

Georgina Turner

Website

www.rackham.cambs.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?

The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a voluntary controlled school in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School have?

The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School has 323 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

38% of pupils at The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?

The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is located at Main Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2HQ.