Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 2–11 · Ely, Cambridgeshire
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire for ages 2–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 2 March 2023. Cambridgeshire has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2022 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Brangehill Lane, Mepal, Ely, CB6 2AL
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Cambridgeshire
- Pupils on roll
- 114 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 12.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 2 March 2023
Strengths
- “It is a friendly and welcoming school, with plenty of space for pupils to learn, both in their classrooms and outdoors.”
- “Pupils enjoy coming to school and having fun with their friends.”
- “Leaders want the best for pupils.”
To improve
- “However, some subjects, such as English, mathematics and art, are further developed than others, such as music and geography.”
- “Pupils generally achieve well across the curriculum, although less highly in subjects that are less well developed.”
- “In some year groups, although not weak, the phonics programme is delivered less effectively.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 April 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 100% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 16 first-preference applications, 15 offers in total, 15 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2022 to 2026, as Cambridgeshire published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Cambridgeshire.
- Sutton CofE VC Primary School 1.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Robert Arkenstall Primary School 3.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School 4.1 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Glebelands Primary Academy 4.2 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Wilburton CofE Primary School 4.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Kingsfield Primary School 4.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Earith Primary School 5.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Somersham Primary School 5.1 mi Outstanding Last distance published