build lifelong interests, but it can develop numerous skills that simply cannot be achieved in a classroom.” More so than ever, families are realising that schools with a wealth of opportunities outside of the classroom also have students that are very able to achieve academically. King’s Ely prides itself on being an academic school, but not a hothouse. There is a huge emphasis on personal development, both academically and socially. Yes, we rejoice in the success of students who achieve the highest accolades, but equally we celebrate young people who find the demands more challenging, yet still reach or exceed expectations through passion, commitment and hard work.
Living just outside Cambridge, we were initially concerned about the travel involved in getting to King’s. In reality, it’s extremely straightforward and easy. Our son catches the train into Cambridge station, where he meets his friends (and, it seems, most of King’s!), and they get the Ely train together. He loves the independence this gives, and we feel that it has greatly increased his self- confidence and maturity” King’s Ely parents, Dr and Mrs Townley
Our students are renowned for their energy, courage and integrity. The adventure of a King’s Ely education enables pupils to flourish – whether that be our Reception children bolstering their team-building skills in Forest School, or our year 13 students reaping the benefits of being an Ely Scheme Outdoor Education pupil instructor.
The progress students make from start to finish of their King’s Ely journey is astounding, accounting for our high placement in local and national value- added rankings, and prompting a glowing review from The Good Schools Guide . The Guide writes: “King’s Ely pupils are privileged to be educated in such beautiful surroundings, although of course, they
King’s Ely at a glance • Top five value-added 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 Oxbridge • 35 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
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