Isleham Church of England Primary School
Ely, CB7 5RZ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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152nd 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Isleham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally. The most recent inspection took place in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and participate in gymnastics, dance, ball skills, athletics, outdoor and adventurous activities, football, and netball. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the outdoor and adventurous programme? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 9 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Isleham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Isleham Church of England Primary School provides a "calm and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights "strong" standards in attendance, behaviour, and personal development, with leaders establishing clear systems to support pupil wellbeing. While achievement and teaching meet the "expected standard," the report notes that learning depth varies between subjects and support for some pupils with special educational needs requires refinement.
Strengths
- Attendance is "consistently high and above national figures" due to proactive leadership and swift action on absence.
- Pupils behave well in a "calm and orderly environment" where bullying is "uncommon" and concerns are addressed swiftly.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils demonstrating "respect, responsibility and kindness" and taking on meaningful roles of responsibility.
- Leaders have strengthened communication with families, helping them feel "informed and involved" in school life.
- The curriculum effectively supports pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development, fostering respect for different communities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff know the precise actions required to enable all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to consistently receive necessary support to maximise progress.
- Leaders should continue to embed actions to enhance the curriculum and teaching so that pupils develop detailed knowledge and skills across a range of subjects, addressing inconsistencies in some areas.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
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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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