Fordham CofE Primary School
School Name: Fordham CofE Primary School Address: Isleham Road, Fordham Town/City: Ely County: Cambridgeshire Postcode: CB7 5NL Telephone Number: 01638 720296 Website: www.fordhamprimary.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Miss Deborah Rankin
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 413 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.6%
URN: 110788
DfE Number: 873/3014
UKPRN: 10075698
UPRN: 10002597252
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Cambridgeshire (E07000009)
Constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire (E14001224)
Electoral Ward: Fordham & Isleham (E05011566)
Diocese: CE14(Diocese of Ely)
Easting & Northing: 563363E, 270875N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 18' 44.33" N 0° 23' 42.57" E
Plus Code: 9F42896W+W3
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Laura Boyd - Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 June 2030.
- Mrs Chantal Bramley - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
- Mr Daniel Brooks - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2030.
- Mr Benjamin Caves - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
- Mrs Claire George - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2028.
- Mrs Sarah Hacking - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
- Mrs Julia Huffer - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
- Mr Matthew Minzghor - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
- Mrs Isobel Newport-Mangell - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 October 2027.
- Mr Kevin O'Connell - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2030.
- Miss Deborah Rankin - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2028.
- Mr Rob Seal - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mr Ryan Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 April 2029.