King's Ely

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: Barton Road

Ely, CB74DB
Phone: 1353660700
Website: kingsely.org

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 110916
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DB
Website: www.kingsely.org
Age range: 2-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
School status: Open
Capacity: 1,250 pupils
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 1,119
Special Educational Needs: 0.2% (2 pupils)

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:: 66.2 (+14.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:: 46.2 (+6.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 31 pupils; Average
Pupils per Year Group: 62; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 1,119 pupils; 2-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)

★★★★★

(7 students)

Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)

★★★★★

(8 students)

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)

★★★★ ★

(10 students)

History (GCE A level)

★★★★ ★

(19 students)

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))

★★★ ★★

(22 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Journey That Is Uniquely King's"

Purpose: To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them. Practice: To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure. Place: To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources. People: To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life.

King’s Ely was established over 1,000 years ago to educate the choristers of Ely Cathedral and has historic links with Ely Cathedral.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rugby Netball Cricket Rowing Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee Athletics Tennis

Facilities

Sports Hall Astro Swimming Pool The 14th Century Monastic Barn (dining venue for Years 12/13) The Old Palace refectory (lunch)

Curriculum Highlights

A levels offered with 29 different subjects Year 11 one-year IGCSE programme GCSE: Maths, English, Religious Studies, Double Science compulsory; students choose four additional subjects (e.g., Music, Drama, History, Engineering, Triple Science, Art/Design) ESOL provision for non-native English speakers

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Pre-Prep wraparound care available: Breakfast club from 08:00 and daily clubs/activities until 18:00; Nursery has no wraparound care; see Fees and Charges for details.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are welcomed in all year groups, subject to availability and assessment outcomes; most popular entry points are Nursery, Reception, Year 3, Year 7, Year 9 and Sixth Form.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Fees information is hosted on Fees and Charges; for example, Year 7 boarding fee is £37,437 per year (2025), rising to £49,917 for Years 12 and 13. ESOL fees up to £6,318 for Years 5-10.