The short version
Nearly full.
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 123
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 52.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Adam Daw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Special School
Special school · Very close
Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25
Special school · Very close
Ely College
Secondary · Very close
King's Ely
Independent · 812m away
Isle of Ely Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Spring Meadow Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Highfield Ely Academy?
Highfield Ely Academy currently has 123 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield Ely Academy take?
Highfield Ely Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Highfield Ely Academy?
Highfield Ely Academy is in Ely, CB6 1BD, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield Ely Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Highfield Ely Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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