A Cambridgeshire primary school has appointed a new headteacher. The new school year began at Lantern Community Primary School in Ely this week, with Chris Axten-Higgs taking over as the new headteacher.

Mr Axten-Higgs has moved from from Ridgefield Primary School in Cambridge , where he was previously a headteacher. As well as Lantern Community Primary, he will also oversee the Downham Feoffees Primary Academy (DFPA) in Little Downham.

Mr Axten-Higgs said: “I am delighted to be starting as head teacher at Lantern Community Primary School. Both LCPS and DFPA have such welcoming communities and I am excited to get to know our children, families and staff.

"At The Lantern, the idea of ‘shining light in our communities’ really resonates with me - it’s about every child growing in c

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