The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Main Street, Witchford, Ely, CB6 2HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a primary school in Ely for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 18th of 18 primary schools in Ely. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 27 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
This is an inviting school where everyone receives a warm welcome. Typically, pupils enjoy coming as they have time with their friends and enjoy learning. They know and understand the school's aim of 'working together to be the best that we can possibly be'. Pupils appreciate that staff have high expectations of them. They know how they can meet these expectations. Pupils are taught about an inspirational person by staff or through a presentation by the person themselves. This supports the development of pupils' self-belief to achieve their goals. Pupils listen to one another's ideas and are respectful of different opinions. They are generally motivated to learn and contribute to discussions and activities. Where this does not happen, a gentle reminder is usually enough to ensure pupils regain their focus. The improvements that the school has been making to the curriculum and its delivery have ensured that pupils achieve well. Pupils find the topics and activities that they have recently learned about interesting and engaging. Pupils know that adults are there to keep them safe. They understand the importance of staying safe online, when riding their bikes and when crossing roads. Pupils take on leadership roles, including school councillors and reading ambassadors, which contribute to the wider school community.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the curriculum is new. Consequently, pupils have not yet gained the depth of knowledge that they could. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum in these subjects is fully and effectively implemented so that pupils build their knowledge well.
- The pre-school curriculum does not precisely align to children's learning in the Reception Year. This means that children do not build their knowledge and skills as well as they could. The school must ensure that the pre-school curriculum prepares children well for the Reception year and beyond.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
50 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
307 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Little Thetford CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Wilburton CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Stretham Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Lantern Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Georgina Turner
- Phone
- 01353662436
- Address
- Main Street, Witchford, Ely, CB6 2HQ
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110807
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.