The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Catchment Area
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 323 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
323
Pupils
315
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is managed by Cambridgeshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School — School Information
- Full address
- Main Street, Witchford, Ely, CB6 2HQ
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 25.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110807
Other Primary Schools in Ely
If The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ely are the next closest alternatives.
Robert Arkenstall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB6 3UA
Littleport Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB6 1JT
Stretham Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB6 3JN
Spring Meadow Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CB7 4RB
Ely St John's Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB6 3BW
Fordham CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CB7 5NL
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Is The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School currently has 323 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School? ▾
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School cover? ▾
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.