Little Thetford CofE Primary School, Ely
Little Thetford CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ely, part of Grace Schools. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 18 schools in Ely with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cambridgeshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Little Thetford CofE Primary School in detail
Little Thetford CofE Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Little Thetford CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 88% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Little Thetford CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Little Thetford CofE Primary School as their first choice and 16 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Little Thetford CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Little Thetford CofE Primary School are Stretham Community Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); Ely St John's Community Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School (2.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 50% maths); and Wilburton CofE Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 50% reading, 50% maths).
Little Thetford CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Stretham Community Primary SchoolEly St John's Community Primary SchoolThe Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolWilburton CofE Primary School
The trust
Little Thetford CofE Primary School is one of 38 schools run by Grace Schools, an academy trust.
Who goes there
16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 7 (9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ely Railway Station Forecourt, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is St George's Church (outside), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).
Suspensions and exclusions
Little Thetford CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Little Thetford CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2023. Before that, as Little Thetford CofE Primary School (URN 110803), it was rated Good in June 2011.
At a Glance
16.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.5
Avg class size
13.5
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Little Thetford CofE Primary School
Term dates
Little Thetford CofE Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cambridgeshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Little Thetford CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Little Thetford CofE Primary School is in Cambridgeshire; for families living there:
- Cambridgeshire's school travel policy: School Travel Assistance Policy - Mainstream September 2025 326KB - pdf
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Little Thetford CofE Primary School
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- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
88 pupils
105 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ely
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ely
Across Cambridgeshire council
Places available
8,107
Applications
6,292
Got 1st preference
94.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Cambridgeshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
35
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
15.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,420
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,439
Per pupil
£647k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
11.7%
Persistent absence
94
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Little Thetford CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Little Thetford CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Little Thetford CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Little Thetford CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Little Thetford CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2023. Before that, as Little Thetford CofE Primary School (URN 110803), it was rated Good in June 2011.
What is the catchment area for Little Thetford CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Little Thetford CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Cambridgeshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Little Thetford CofE Primary School?
Little Thetford CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Little Thetford CofE Primary School?
Classes at Little Thetford CofE Primary School average 19.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Little Thetford CofE Primary School?
Little Thetford CofE Primary School has around 78 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Little Thetford CofE Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Little Thetford CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 11.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Little Thetford CofE Primary School?
Apply through Cambridgeshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Little Thetford CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Little Thetford CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Little Thetford CofE Primary School?
Little Thetford CofE Primary School is at Green Hill, Little Thetford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3HD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)