Stretham Community Primary School is a primary school in Ely, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Stretham Community Primary School currently has around 180 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 23.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Wood Lane, Ely, CB6 3JN |
| Website: | http://www.strethamschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01353649271 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Sweeney |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110645 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 180 |
| Number of Boys: | 99 |
| Number of Girls: | 81 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.80% | 140 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 5.60% | 10 |
| African | 3.90% | 7 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretham Community Primary School Wood Lane , Stretham CB6 3JN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thetford CofE Primary School Green Hill , Little Thetford CB6 3HD | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thetford CofE Primary School Green Hill , Little Thetford CB6 3HD | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour School Station Road , Wilburton CB6 3RR | 2out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Harbour School Station Road , Wilburton CB6 3RR | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Manor Special School Station Road , Wilburton CB6 3RR | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.