Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ely, East of England CB6 2AL · Cambridgeshire
#83 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#639 of 15,697 nationally
About Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Ely, in the Cambridgeshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 114 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 91.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 83rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 114; capacity filled 108.6%.
There are 24 schools in Ely; Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School ranks 1st of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)100%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)20%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 114
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 108.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 100%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 20%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sutton CofE VC Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
271 students · 1.9 km away
Robert Arkenstall Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students · 6.1 km away
Cromwell Community College
Chatteris · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,539 students · 6.4 km away
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students · 6.5 km away
Glebelands Primary Academy
Chatteris · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students · 6.7 km away
Witchford Village College
Ely · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
804 students · 6.8 km away
Wilburton CofE Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
117 students · 7.2 km away
Kingsfield Primary School
Chatteris · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
268 students · 7.3 km away
Earith Primary School
Huntingdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students · 8.0 km away
Somersham Primary School
Somersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
314 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
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Westoning Lower School
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115 students
Garrick Green Infant School
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116 students
Stradbroke Church of England Primary School
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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112 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School a good school?
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 91.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #83 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School ranks #83 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #639 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School?
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School had 114 students in 2025.
Is Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.