ADVERT I SEMENT FEATURE
“King’s Ely has such a vibrant and buzzing atmosphere. All students feel welcome
and included” Head Girl, Eleanor
who also realise there is more to life than just results.” When it comes to value-added – a measurement monitored and published by the Department for Education – King’s Ely is in the top five Cambridgeshire schools and the top 200 nationally. Rather than relying solely on exam results, value added takes account of where each student started, and the progress they made relative to other, similar students. We empower our young people to challenge themselves, push beyond the boundaries of their own expectations and achieve more than they believed possible. 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 enables them to face the challenges of an ever-changing world. The aim is to create responsible young people, who have developed learning habits that prepare them for public examinations, higher education and the testing world of work. At King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery (ages two to seven), such development demands a planned, creative curriculum that is dedicated for the needs of younger children, encouraging them to be independent learners with a passion for knowledge. It requires caring experts, who have the time to give younger pupils lots of individual attention. The beautiful, spacious environment also allows them to
“What I love most about King’s Ely is how there is something for everyone. The school really does cater for all” Head Boy, Ted
achieved through inspiration and support, not unnecessary pressure. Music, drama and theatre, art, fashion and textiles, photography and dance are each embedded in the culture of King’s Ely, with vast opportunities for pupils of all abilities and aspirations. Recent accolades include a five-star review for our original production, Ugly Youth , at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; our boys’ a cappella group – the King’s Barbers – being crowned National Champions; the school winning the Art and
explore, in order to discover the exciting world around them. Moving on to King’s Ely Junior (ages seven to 13), it demands a positive and enriching atmosphere, with a commitment to unlocking potential and developing conscientious young people. At King’s Ely Senior (ages 13-18), it demands exceptional teaching and a culture of independent learning, enabling students to take ownership of their own educational journeys, where results are
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