The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.29
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,156
- Capacity
- 92%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr John Attwater (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Barton Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Special School
Special school · 812m away
Highfield Ely Academy
Academy · 812m away
Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25
Special school · 816m away
Ely College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Spring Meadow Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Isle of Ely Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend King's Ely?
King's Ely currently has 1,156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Ely take?
King's Ely caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is King's Ely?
King's Ely is in Ely, CB7 4DB, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Ely have a sixth form?
Yes, King's Ely has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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