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The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Main Street, Witchford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2HQ, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.9 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
323
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in its high percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, outperforming 94% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably strong, with 88% expressing they would recommend the school, although the absence of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 indicates room for improvement in challenging all learners. Overall, while the school shows strengths in foundational skills, there are opportunities to enhance academic outcomes further.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child is happy
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Behaviour is good
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.38698, 0.20550 · CB6 2HQ
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110807
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.rackham.cambs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School rated by Ofsted?
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School a good school?
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School scores 13.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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