Downham Feoffees Primary Academy

URN: 144947 • Ely CB6 2ST

Overview

Name
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy
URN
144947
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Benita Sherrington (since 2025)
Telephone
01353699325
Website
Visit
Address
Main Street, Ely CB6 2ST

Summary

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 149 pupils, serving a capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the academy is grounded in core values such as the pursuit of excellence, valuing diversity, and ensuring achievement for all students.

The school promotes a high-quality learning environment with modern facilities and resources, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that includes both academic and extracurricular activities. Downham Feoffees works closely with Lantern Community Primary School, enhancing the educational experience through shared resources and collaborative initiatives.

Admissions are open to children from Little Downham, Pymoor, and surrounding areas, with a structured process managed through Cambridgeshire County Council. Parents are encouraged to visit the school or attend open mornings to learn more about the academy's offerings and community involvement.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
149
Boys
79
Girls
70
FSM %
12.80
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 149 79 70 210 12.80
2024-09-11 164 85 79 210 13.40
2023-09-11 155 78 77 210 16.10
2022-09-11 155 78 77 210 16.10
2021-09-11 161 83 78 210 16.80
2020-09-11 173 88 85 210 13.90

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