Downham Feoffees Primary Academy
Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2ST
OPENPRIMARYAGES 4-11MIXEDOFSTED · GOOD
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Profile
TypeAcademy sponsor led
HeadMr Christopher Axten-Higgs
PhasePrimary
Local authorityCambridgeshire
Pupils on roll150
RegionEast of England
Capacity210
ConstituencyEly and East Cambridgeshire
WardDownham Villages
Religious characterDoes not apply
Opened01-09-2017
GenderMixed
PostcodeCB6 2ST
URN144947
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2026-06-30
O Outstanding
G Good
RI Requires improvement
I Inadequate
| Date | Type | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | S5 Inspection | |
| 2022-02-22 | Academy First Section 5 | Good |
Trust
Member of Meridian Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/09/2017.
Member of MERIDIAN TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/09/2017. Incorporated at Companies House as 07552498 → ltds.uk ↗
Governing body · 8 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adam SteelsChair of Local Governing Body | 25 Sep 2025 | 24 Sep 2029 | 1y | ACTIVE |
| Mr Christopher Axten-HiggsLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 1y | ||
| Joanne CavillLocal Governor | 27 Sep 2024 | 26 Sep 2028 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Daniel FrancisLocal Governor | 3 Apr 2025 | 2 Apr 2029 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Sarah LycettLocal Governor | 9 May 2024 | 17 Mar 2026 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Benita SherringtonLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2024 | 2y | ||
| Mr Jonathan SlaterLocal Governor | 9 May 2024 | 8 May 2028 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Mr Adam SteelsLocal Governor | 1 Jun 2020 | 24 Sep 2025 | 6y | LAPSED |
History · 1 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Downham Feoffees Primary School 110799 | Predecessor | 13-06-2017 |