Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
Ely, CB6 2AL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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10th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 4,296 of them, against 9.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the current cohort?
What Ofsted said about Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "friendly and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. Leaders have successfully developed a "knowledge rich" curriculum that is broad and well balanced, ensuring pupils generally achieve well and leave with a wide range of understanding. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a calm atmosphere where pupils are polite, respectful, and confident that staff will resolve any issues.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "knowledge rich," with leaders ensuring it is "broad, well balanced and interesting."
- Reading is a key priority; staff use "intentionally ambitious" texts and a systematic synthetic phonics programme to help pupils read confidently.
- Teachers check learning carefully at the start of lessons, helping pupils retain knowledge long-term and allowing for targeted support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The unique "100 things to do while you are at Mepal and Witcham" programme provides pupils with diverse opportunities they might not otherwise experience.
- Pupils report that bullying is rare and that staff are always available to listen if they are worried.
Areas to improve
- Phonics teaching needs to be more closely matched to pupils’ needs in all year groups, as it is currently less effective in some, leading to slower progress for a small number of pupils.
- The curriculum is less developed in subjects such as music and geography compared to others, resulting in lower achievement in these areas; leaders should continue developing and consolidating the curriculum across the full range of subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by a strong culture where staff are well trained to spot signs of abuse and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 11% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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