The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

About The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024, with every assessed category — quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management — all judged Good. The school was not given an overall effectiveness grade in that inspection, but its previous graded inspection in 2014 also rated it Good overall. On the most informative exam metric available, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits above the local authority average of 58% for similar schools, placing Rackham 82nd out of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The school’s ranking score of 63 places it in the bottom 50% nationally, though it ranks 15th out of 27 schools in East Cambridgeshire specifically, putting it just above the middle of its immediate local area.

Looking more closely at the Key Stage 2 results, reading was the strongest subject with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 25% achieving a higher score. Maths followed with 70% at expected and 25% at the higher level, while writing saw 73% at expected but only 8% reaching greater depth. The average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 104 in maths, both slightly above the national benchmark of 100. Progress scores are not available for the school, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. Parent feedback from the Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, was largely positive: 88% of the 76 respondents would recommend the school, and 90% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. However, only 54% agreed that SEND children receive the support they need, with 39% disagreeing — a notable area of concern.

The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 57 applications for 42 places, with all first-preference applicants offered a spot. It has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher Georgina Turner. Facilities include a Forest School, art studios, music rooms, a chapel, an ICT suite and a gymnasium, and the school offers clubs in gardening, coding and drama. Sports on offer include athletics, netball, tennis, cross country, gymnastics, football and cricket. The school’s SEND provisions cover a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 25.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals — above the national average — the school serves a relatively diverse intake. It will suit families who value a Church of England primary with solid core results, a strong local reputation, and a broad range of activities, but those with SEND children may want to investigate support arrangements further.

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