The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Address: Main Street, Witchford
Town/City: Ely
County: Cambridgeshire
Postcode: CB6 2HQ
Telephone Number: 01353 662436
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Georgina Turner
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 307 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.4%

Location and administration

URN: 110807
DfE Number: 873/3058
UKPRN: 10070507
UPRN: 10002592995
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Cambridgeshire (E07000009)
Constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire (E14001224)
Electoral Ward: Stretham (E05011571)
Diocese: CE14(Diocese of Ely)

Easting & Northing: 550192E, 278839N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 23' 15.42" N 0° 12' 20.41" E
Plus Code: 9F4296Q4+27

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Laura Boyd - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mr Ian Clifton - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2026.
  • Mrs Samantha Herselman - Governor. Appointed on 5 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 April 2027.
  • Saskia Higginson - Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Miss Elouise Hunt - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2030.
  • Mrs Hayley Scarrow - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Deralyn Short - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 January 2029.
  • Miss Georgina Turner - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Hayden Watson - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2029.
  • Mr Malcolm Wood - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mr Brian Zielinski-Smith - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2026.