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King's Ely, Senior

Ely, Cambridgeshire, England CB7 4DB
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 660700

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 13 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Full)

King’s Ely Senior is a school steeped in history but with a forward thinking, progressive outlook.

We are down to earth, but with a sense of ambition and a genuinely holistic approach, a school where there is a refreshing balance between academic challenge and character development.

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Word From The Head

Head Photo

From Jonathan Shaw, Head of The King's School, Ely


Welcome to King’s Ely; it is a remarkable school. People have been educated here, in the shadow of Ely Cathedral, for well over 1,000 years, which means we have had plenty of practice at doing our job. However, we are not about historic achievements or illustrious alumni but about children and young people because they are our future.

We look after the academic and pastoral needs of around 1,000 boys and girls aged 2 to 18 with boarders from 7 years old. We came into being to educate choristers and now we have two cathedral choirs, junior boys and senior girls, with choral scholars of both genders in the Sixth Form. That is a small part of the story and King’s Ely is a school where we believe education is an adventure. Students of all ages are encouraged to take risks in their learning, pushing themselves beyond the boundaries of their expectations, discovering more about the world around them, and, in so doing, more about themselves. What makes us different is our determination to instil in the young people in our care a real enthusiasm for learning and our belief that all students can achieve when their learning style is fully engaged. This can be challenging, even uncomfortable, but King’s Ely students know that they are well supported and that their teachers believe in them, so they take the risks that carry their learning to new heights.

Open Days, Visits & Events

08-03-2025 - Open Event

10-05-2025 - Open Event

What We Offer

    Admissions

    • Common Entrance
    • Entry test or exam
    • Interview

    Age Range & Fees

    Age Range13 to 18
    Annual Day Fees *£26214 to £26214
    Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    Annual Full Boarding Fees *£38655 to £38655
    * Currency: GB Pound

    Number Of Pupils

    169Day108
    88Full Boarding74
    0Weekly Boarding0
    257Total182
    Boys Girls

    Number Of Staff

    Full-time: 61
    Part-time: 26

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

    IB Score
     

    School Reviews

    ISI Inspection


    Pupils’ work throughout the school is beyond and well beyond age-related expectations”.  

    ISI Inspection


    Pupils social development and collaboration skills are excellent, and relationships with each other are warm and positive  

    ISI Inspection


    Pupils contribute extremely positively and willingly to the school and local communities and to society more broadly  

    ISI Inspection


    Pupils are deeply engaged in the learning process, and a very large majority of pupils and parents commented on the help and encouragement they receive from supportive, experienced and dedicated staff when they experience problems with their work.  

    Parents


    The decision to move our children to King’s Ely was not an easy one, but with the benefit of over a year’s hindsight it was the best move for them educationally that we could have made.  

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