The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr Christopher John Henson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
St John's Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing's Ely
Independent · 1.1km away
Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25
Special school · 1.3km away
Highfield Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Highfield Ely Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Ely College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Isle of Ely Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Witchford Village College
Secondary · 2.3km away
Spring Meadow Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ely St John's Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ely St John's Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ely St John's Community Primary School?
Ely St John's Community Primary School currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ely St John's Community Primary School take?
Ely St John's Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ely St John's Community Primary School?
Ely St John's Community Primary School is in Ely, CB6 3BW, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ely St John's Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ely St John's Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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