Fordham CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | Isleham Road, CB7 5NL |
| School Website | www.fordhamprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1638720296 |
| URN | 110788 |
School Census
| Total | 418 |
| Girls/Boys | 206/212 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.3%/50.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 58 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/04/2023 | Good |
| 22/03/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/03/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 1.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 4.5 |
| Writing Progress | 2.7 |
| Maths Progress | 3.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 128 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 107 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 120 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 104 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 51 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 109 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 38 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.57% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |