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“Our three children’s time at King’s Ely has left them quietly confident in who they are and of what they are capable. King’s fosters a special and respectful working relationship between staff and pupils that has never ceased to impress us” King’s Ely parent, Mrs Wege
KING’S ELY AT A GLANCE • Top five ‘added-value’ school in Cambridgeshire • 42% of GCSE results at grades 9-8. Half of all STEM subjects at grade 9. 100% grades 9-7 for music, photography and textiles • 46% of A-level results at A*-A, with students securing places at first-choice universities, including Oxford and Cambridge • Over 40 nationalities make up a diverse and enriching community • Finalist in the 2020-21 Independent Schools of the Year Awards • Nationally acclaimed Creative Arts Department including unrivalled textiles and drama • Finest stretch of training water shared with Cambridge University Boat Club • Bus routes across the counties of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk flourish, from the children in King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery to the young men and women in our popular sixth form. The progress they make from the start to the end of their journey is astounding and accounts for our high placement in local and national added-value rankings. Whether a student shines in a classroom, in a laboratory, on a stage, pitch or mountainside, King’s Ely promises an abundance of opportunity for personal development, both academically and socially. TRANSFORMATIVELY KING’S Innovative approaches to teaching and learning are the hallmark of every section of King’s Ely. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, pupils develop the self- knowledge and inner resilience that will enable them to face the challenges of an ever-changing world. The aim is to create responsible and engaged young people who have developed learning habits that prepare them for public exams, higher education and the challenging world of work. This year’s leavers are currently studying
55 different courses at 48 institutions worldwide. As is reflective of an all-round education, pupils are studying a range of subjects, from Earth and Planetary Science to International Horseracing Business. King’s Ely student Sarah White started at the University of Bristol this autumn, where she is studying English literature. She said: “I’m so excited to be pursuing a creative degree thanks to my creativity never having been restricted at school. Individuality is key at King’s – and I’m grateful for that.” INQUISITIVELY KING’S The range of clubs and activities on offer during and after school is extensive. Pre-prep children experience activities like Forest School, Musical Sparklers and Engineering Club; junior students enjoy clubs like archery, pottery and golf; and senior pupils benefit from initiatives like Round Table Lecture Society, History Café and Language Leaders. The choices are endless, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
AGES TWO TO 18
CO-EDUCATIONAL
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RATED ‘EXCELLENT’ IN ALL AREAS IN THE NOVEMBER 2021 ISI REPORT
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