Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Fordham CofE Primary School

Isleham Road, Ely, CB7 5NL
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Fordham CofE Primary School
Ely, CB7 5NL
414 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.40% FSM %
220 Boys
194 Girls
About Fordham CofE Primary School

Fordham CofE Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Cambridgeshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Deborah Rankin.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cambridgeshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cambridgeshire
Region East of England
Administrative District East Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary Constituency Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Ward Fordham & Isleham
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075698
URN 110788
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Rob Seal Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Chantal Bramley Governor 07/02/2023 07/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Benjamin Caves Governor 26/11/2024 26/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire George Governor 12/03/2024 12/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Gilding Governor 29/04/2025 29/04/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Hacking Governor 01/12/2024 01/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julia Huffer Governor 01/03/2023 01/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Minzghor Governor 16/12/2025 16/12/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Philippa Munk Governor 29/04/2025 29/04/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Isobel Newport-Mangell Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by LA
Mr Kevin O'Connell Governor 15/09/2021 15/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Deborah Rankin Governor 01/04/2024 01/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Isleham Church of England Primary School
3.46 km • Ely
Other
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
4.23 km • Ely
Other
Soham Village College
4.31 km • Ely
Other
Cambian Dunbroch School
4.33 km • Newmarket
Other
The Weatheralls Primary School
4.69 km • Soham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Fordham CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
Fordham CofE Primary School has 414 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Fordham CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Fordham CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Fordham CofE Primary School is Miss Deborah Rankin.
Fordham CofE Primary School is at Isleham Road, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5NL, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Fordham CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Fordham CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Deborah Rankin
Isleham Road, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5NL
01638720296
www.fordhamprimary.co.uk/
Location
CB7 5NL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 110788
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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