Fordham CofE Primary School
Ely, CB7 5NL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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123rd of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,266 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fordham CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for chess, Lego, running, dance, quiet reading, gardening and church. Sports include cross-country, mixed and girls' football, netball, athletics, tag rugby and Speed Stacking. Arts and music cover drawing, drum, guitar and piano lessons, singing, LAMDA and Singsation. Year 6 pupils go on a residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard? What does the Year 6 residential trip involve?
What Ofsted said about Fordham CofE Primary School
Overview
Fordham CofE Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report highlights a “friendly and calm atmosphere” where pupils demonstrate strong values of faith and friendship, alongside a well-structured curriculum that ensures effective knowledge retention.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “friendly and calm atmosphere” and manage relationships well, with bullying being “very rare”.
- Leaders have organised the curriculum so teachers deliver knowledge in “sensible steps”, ensuring pupils build on prior learning and remember key concepts.
- Staff implement assessment approaches “consistently well”, quickly identifying and supporting pupils who struggle to understand content.
- The new approach to early reading is delivered effectively, with children in Reception learning basics well and older pupils receiving support to catch up.
- Leaders have built “strong relationships” with staff, parents, and pupils, resulting in high staff morale and reasonable workloads.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not consistently use leaders’ guidance on supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning these pupils “do not learn as well as they could”.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with leaders working at pace with external agencies and keeping “meticulous records” to ensure vulnerable pupils receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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