Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Ely

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Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School

Ely, CB6 2AL

117 Pupils

105 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

13.40% FSM %

63 Boys

54 Girls

About Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School

Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Cambridgeshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 117 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Lynette Woodhouse.

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	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cambridgeshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	East Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Ward	Sutton
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-11-2014
UKPRN	10047002
URN	141212
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Joy Walker	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joy Walker	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2021	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Stuart Hales	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Mr Richard Holdaway	Local Governor	17/05/2023	16/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Sculthorpe	Local Governor	09/10/2024	06/10/2025	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Corey Snuggs	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jim Stewart	Local Governor	13/03/2023	12/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Williamson	Local Governor	21/09/2023	20/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Lynette Woodhouse	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Sutton CofE VC Primary School

1.89 km • Ely

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School?

Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Ely, Cambridgeshire.

How many pupils does Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School have?

Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School has 117 pupils, with a capacity of 105.

What is the age range at Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School?

Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is Mrs Lynette Woodhouse.

Where is Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School located?

Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is at Brangehill Lane, Mepal, Ely, CB6 2AL, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.

Does Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School currently open?

Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Lynette Woodhouse

Brangehill Lane, Mepal, Ely, CB6 2AL

01353778300

mepalandwitcham.demat.org.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 141212

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026