Fordham CofE Primary School vs The Weatheralls Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordham CofE Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
The Weatheralls Primary School
Soham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | Fordham CofE Primary School Ely, East of England | The Weatheralls Primary School Soham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1236 of 1,872 | #1762 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10117 of 15,697 | #14648 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 413 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 54.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ely | Soham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fordhamprimary.co.uk/ | www.weatherallsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Fordham CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 15.4).
- •Fordham CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 44%).
- •Fordham CofE Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 342.
- •Fordham CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Weatheralls Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fordham CofE Primary School better than The Weatheralls Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fordham CofE Primary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 15.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fordham CofE Primary School and The Weatheralls Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Ely and Soham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fordham CofE Primary School: 413. The Weatheralls Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fordham CofE Primary School and The Weatheralls Primary School rank in East of England?
Fordham CofE Primary School is 1236th of 1,872 and The Weatheralls Primary School is 1762nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).